How do I cite published song lyrics from a musical?
To cite published song lyrics, follow the MLA format template. Note that the way you cite published lyrics will depend on how you accessed them… Read More
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If I cite a poem posted to a blog by someone who is not the poem’s author, do I need to write “posted by” and the blogger’s name in the “Other contributors” slot?
It depends on whether the person posting the poem is responsible for the blog as a whole. If the blogger is responsible for the entire… Read More
If a book has a copyright date but no publication date, should I use the copyright date as the publication date in my works-cited-list entry?
Yes, use the most recent copyright date. Read More
How do I cite a scene deleted from a play?
Cite the version of the scene you consulted, whether a typescript from an archive, an online resource, an appendix to a print edition, or a… Read More
How do I cite an online lesson?
To cite an online lesson, follow the MLA format template. List the name of the instructor in the “Author” slot, the title of the lesson… Read More
I am writing my thesis in British English. Can I still use MLA style?
Yes. The MLA’s system for documenting sources is used throughout the world and may be adapted to many contexts. Follow the guidelines in the MLA Handbook… Read More
Should I create an entry for an e-mail conversation?
How you cite e-mail messages depends on how you are using them in your work. If you refer generally to a series of e-mail exchanges… Read More
How do I determine which version of a royal person’s name to use in my works-cited-list entry?
Use the version of the name given in your source. For example, if the source gives the author’s name as Sarah, Duchess of York, then… Read More
If more than one person is interviewed in the same interview, do I create separate entries for each person or treat them as coauthors in a single entry?
One interview is one work, no matter how many people are being interviewed or how many people are conducting the interview, so you should create… Read More
Citing Source Code in MLA Style
To cite source code begin with the MLA format template . . . Read More