When an endnote refers to a source that provides more information on a topic, should I also include the source in the works-cited-list?

Yes, you should provide a works-cited-list entry if you refer the reader to a source for more information on a topic. Do not provide the full… Read More

What You Can Omit When Quoting Sources

by Angela Gibson

There is an entire category of material that you do not reproduce . . . Read More

How do I cite an entry in a reference work?

Cite an entry in a reference work the way you would cite any source: follow the MLA format template. If the entry is signed, begin with… Read More

How do I cite an online lecture or speech?

To cite an online lecture or speech, follow the MLA format template. List the name of the presenter, followed by the title of the lecture. Read More

How do I cite an author’s name known only by initials?

If a source is written by an author who is known only by initials, you have several options. Treat the Initials as a Unit One… Read More

Can I cross-reference episodes from a television series?

Television series are divided into episodes and often air for many seasons. During the run of a series, performers, directors, and even the entity making… Read More

How do I cite a webinar?

To cite the live version of a webinar you attended, follow the MLA format template. List the name of the presenter as the author, the title… Read More

If a work has a long title, can I give the title without the subtitle in my works-cited-list?

Yes. Read More

Do I need to provide a works-cited-list entry if I am citing scriptural writings in the original language?

Yes. If you cite scriptural writings in the original language, provide the edition of the religious work you are using. Read More

How do I cite a special issue of a journal?

Although it is not generally necessary to indicate that a work appears in a special issue of a journal, you can cite special issues by… Read More