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
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How do I alphabetize Irish surnames in the works-cited list?
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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
How do I cite an anonymously translated poem?
If a translator’s name is not provided in the source, then skip that element in your works-cited-list entry. Follow the MLA template of core elements,… Read More
How do I cite a work that has incorrect citation information on its cover sheet?
Some works, especially works contained in databases, may list citation information for the work on a cover sheet or in a footer. If that citation… Read More
How do I cite Twitter now that its name has changed to X?
In 2023 the social media platform Twitter changed its name to X. What does this change mean for citations? When you cite a post published… Read More
How do I cite several e-mails sent on the same day to the same correspondent?
If you are citing several e-mails sent on the same day to the same correspondent, use the subject line of the e-mail to differentiate between… Read More
What should I do if an author’s last name is not provided in a source?
If an author’s last name is not provided in the source you are consulting, you may opt to follow the guidance provided in section 5.122… Read More
How do I cite one person’s testimony in a congressional hearing?
Your source for congressional testimony may be a transcript, audio recording, or video recording of all or part of a hearing. Style each source using… Read More
How do I cite a video game?
To cite a video game, follow the template of core elements, as you would for any other source. Below we provide in-depth explanations for each… Read More