How do I cite in my prose an untitled poem known by its number in a collection?
If you are citing an untitled poem known only by its number, a generic description of the poem can be substituted for the title in… Read More
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How do I cite an abstract?
Very few circumstances call for citing an abstract. Never cite an abstract as a short-cut, a way of avoiding reading and citing the full published… Read More
If I am listing the name of a government agency as publisher, should I separate out the name of the government?
No. The rules for government agencies as described in the MLA Handbook (2.1.3) do not apply to the “Publisher” slot. List the publisher’s name (i.e., the government… Read More
How do I cite lyrics I heard from a song in a musical?
To cite lyrics you heard from a song in a musical, follow the MLA format template. Note that how you cite the lyrics will depend… Read More
How do I provide original publication information?
The MLA Handbook gives examples of how original publication information can be provided as an optional element in a works-cited-list entry (53). But MLA style… Read More
If an untitled poem is known by its first line, how do I style that line in my works-cited-list entry?
The MLA Handbook explains that when you refer to an untitled poem known by its first line, you should style the line the way it is shown in… Read More
How do I cite a syllabus?
To cite a syllabus, follow the MLA format template. Start by providing the name of the instructor as the author and then a description of the syllabus… Read More
When is Press spelled out in a publisher’s name in the new MLA style?
If the name of an academic press contains the words University Press, use the abbreviation UP in the publisher’s name, as indicated in the MLA Handbook (97):… Read More
Spanish Exercise 1
Ungraded assignment that prepares students to create an annotated bibliography in Spanish; includes an optional research component Read More
Spanish Exercise 2
Graded assignment that prepares students to create an annotated bibliography in Spanish; includes an optional research component Read More