Should access dates be included in citations of social media posts?

This post explains when to include access dates when citing social media posts Read More

How do I cite an executive order by a US president?

This post explains how to cite executive orders by a US president. Read More

Should I cite the digital or print edition of a book?

It’s 10:00 p.m., your research paper is due first thing in the morning, and you have access only to the e-book or open access edition… Read More

How do I cite a forged letter?

When citing letters that are suspected or confirmed forgeries, you can indicate in the Author element of your works-cited-list entry both the name of the… Read More

How do I cite an interview that I recorded?

If you are citing an interview that you conducted and recorded, and that recording is not publicly available, you could approach a citation for it… Read More

How can I make links in works-cited-list entries more accessible for screen readers?

One option for making the links in your works-cited-list more accessible for users of screen readers is to hyperlink the source’s title or description to… Read More

How do I cite a cross-published article?

If an article you cite has been cross-published in two journals at the same time, give the title and other relevant information for the journal… Read More

How do I cite a playlist?

Cite a playlist by following the MLA template of core elements. In the Title of Container element, include the name of the playlist surrounded in… Read More

How do I alphabetize Irish surnames in the works-cited list?

This post explains how to alphabetize Irish surnames Read More

How do I alphabetize a works-cited-list entry that begins with a hashtag or another symbol?

The MLA recommends that writers should “ignore symbols when alphabetizing” (“How”). This includes hashtags. Thus, if an entry begins with a hashtag or another symbol,… Read More