How should MLA style cite works in databases? Tell us what you think!

The MLA Style Team loves hearing your questions about MLA style. Now we have a question for you! Help inform the next edition of the… Read More

How do I cite a movie score?

To cite a movie score, follow the MLA format template. Begin your entry with the name of the score’s composer. Film scores do not usually… Read More

How do I cite generative AI in MLA style? (Updated and Revised)

In March 2023, we published a post about how to cite generative AI, such as ChatGPT. While our guidance has largely remained the same, given… Read More

How do I cite a live stream?

This post explains how to cite a live stream. Read More

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