How do I cite a company’s report?
A company’s report, whether published or not, can be cited following the MLA format template. When you cite a report, the company or organization can… Read More
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How do I cite an article in a newsletter that has no title?
Following the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook, provide a description of the work if it is untitled. Do not italicize the description or enclose… Read More
If a source contains more than one work with an introduction to each labeled “Introduction,” how should I refer to the introductions in my writing and in my works-cited list?
If you need to differentiate among several introductions in a source because each is labeled “Introduction,” you can either make clear in your writing which introduction you are… Read More
How do I cite a chapter in a book written by a single author?
Create a works-cited-list entry only for the book. If you want your readers to know the chapter titles, you can provide them in your text:… Read More
Which element on the MLA template applies to the uploader of an online work, like a video?
The name of the person or organization responsible for uploading the video should be listed in the “Other contributors” slot regardless of whether the uploader appears… Read More
Finding Publication Facts Online: An Unusual Case
Finding publication information on a website or other digital source can be a challenge . . . Read More
How do I cite a sign?
If you quote unique language from a sign, create a works-cited-list entry for it. A sign advises you to “shout, wave arms, throw stones” if you… Read More
If an online source becomes defunct before I turn in or publish my paper, what do I do?
The primary goal of documentation is not to ensure perpetual access to a source but to verify the publication facts of the version you consulted. Read More
How do you cite the electronic portion of a print textbook?
To cite the electronic portion of a textbook, follow the MLA format template. Begin with the title of the material or a description of it. Then… Read More