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

by Angela Gibson

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

When I am citing a biographical entry in a reference book that reverses the person’s name in the entry title (e.g., “Roosevelt, Teddy”), should I reverse the name in the works-cited list?

Yes. 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

Should I give original publication information for a newspaper story first published by a news agency?

No. You should provide the publication facts of the version of the work you consulted and do not need to detail the work’s publication history. Read More

How do I cite a photograph in a personal collection?

To cite a photograph in a personal collection, follow the MLA format template. List the author of the photograph, if known. Then provide a description… Read More

Should I double-space between paragraphs in my annotated bibliography? Should I double-space the paragraphs themselves?

In an annotated bibliography, the annotations should generally be no more than one paragraph. If, however, you need several paragraphs, indent each one, but do not… Read More