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

How do I cite a source that uses “supplement” as part of its Number element?

This post explains how to cite a work that uses "supplement" in its Number element Read More

Citation Generators and MLA Style

by Joseph Wallace

This post shows three examples of how to correct automatically generated citations in MLA style. Read More

How do I cite audio commentary for a movie or TV show?

When citing audio commentary, treat the person or persons who provided the commentary as contributors to the work. Include the label “Audio commentary by” along… Read More

How do I cite a state law?

If you are citing several sections of a state’s set of laws, you could create a citation for the set of state laws in its… Read More

How do I represent an author’s name that is partly illegible in the source?

If an author’s name is partly illegible in the source, and you do not know the name, then in your works-cited-list entry you may type… Read More

How do I cite a comment thread in a Facebook group?

In a Facebook group, users can create posts that other members of the group can comment on. Comments on a post can then be replied… Read More

How do I cite street art?

How you cite a piece of street art will depend on how you viewed it. In Person If you viewed the street art in person… Read More