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In what order should I list names in the “Other contributors” slot?
List them in the order given in the source. If the names are not presented hierarchically, the order is up to you. You may wish to… Read More
Can my students use MLA format for papers on social science topics?
Yes. The MLA’s system of documentation allows students to learn the principles of citation and the importance of source literacy and can be used for… Read More
Should I indicate in my works-cited-list entry that an article is a cover story?
No. But if the information is useful for your argument—for example, because it signals the importance of the article’s topic—you can mention it in your… Read More
Should a project labeled “thesis” that is submitted for a doctoral degree in the United Kingdom be referred to as a PhD thesis or a PhD dissertation in my works-cited list?
In the United States, the written project submitted by a candidate for a doctoral degree is called a dissertation. In the United Kingdom, it is… Read More
Should I reproduce emojis in my essay?
In general it is not necessary to reproduce emojis. However, if an emoji is important to a point you are making in your essay, you… Read More
How do I cite an article in an electronic textbook?
If you are citing an article from an electronic version of a textbook that does not have page numbers, do not provide page numbers in… Read More
If I am analyzing the lyrics of a song performed by a cover band, how do I credit the lyricist-composer?
List the lyricist-composer in the “Other contributors” element in your works-cited-list entry: Peter, Paul, and Mary. “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Music and lyrics composed by Bob… Read More
How do I cite a work published anonymously if the author’s name is now known?
As the MLA Handbook notes, “When a source does not indicate necessary facts about its publication . . . , supply as much of the missing… Read More
If I am discussing a story collection that uses line numbers, should the page numbers or the line numbers be cited?
In general, the page numbers should be cited. Line numbers, if provided, are most helpful to readers for citations of “commonly studied poems and verse… Read More