How do I cite an artifact?

Cite an artifact the same way you would cite a work of art found in a museum or online. See our post about citing artwork. Read More

How do I style the title of a trilogy or informally titled series?

When a trilogy is published in one volume with a title of its own, the course of action is clear: italicize the title of the… Read More

How do I cite conference proceedings?

To cite conference proceedings, follow the MLA format template. The example below lists the editors (as “Author”), the title, the publisher, and the date of… Read More

How do I cite a postcard?

To document a postcard, look for information printed on the card, which usually appears on the back, and determine whether any of the MLA core… Read More

How do I cite an unpublished translation?

Cite an unpublished translation by following the MLA format template. List the author of the work, the title of the translation in quotation marks (since… Read More

How do I alphabetize several letters by the same author written to different recipients?

In a works-cited-list, when you list several letters by the same author to different recipients, alphabetize the letters according to the names of the recipients. Read More

How do I shorten a long title?

Extremely long titles and conventional titles usually condensed may be shortened in your prose and in your works-cited list.    Extremely Long Titles Some works,… Read More

How do I cite an image from a slide presentation on the web or from a lecture I attend?

Cite an image from a slide presentation on the web the same way you would cite an image on a web page. Indicate the slide… Read More

How do I cite a text message?

Cite a text message the way you would cite a letter. Follow the MLA format template. List the sender of the text message as the author… Read More

How do I cite a primary-source document included in a kit?

To cite a primary-source document from a kit, follow the MLA format template. Begin by providing the title of the document or a description of… Read More