Is it ever acceptable to mention a work but not include it in the list of works cited?

Yes. But first let’s review when documentation is needed. A works-cited-list entry is needed for any source that you quote from or paraphrase that you… Read More

How do I cite an advertisement in print and online?

To cite an advertisement in a print magazine, follow the MLA format template. Provide the title of the advertisement or a description in place of… Read More

How do I cite song lyrics?

The way you cite song lyrics will vary depending on how you access them. If you cite song lyrics from a CD you listened to,… Read More

Should I include an accession number in my works-cited-list entry?

MLA style does not currently require accession numbers in works-cited-list entries. One difficulty is that what they are called and how they function vary by database… Read More

How do I cite a song?

How you cite a song depends on how you accessed it. If you listened to the song on physical media like a vinyl album or… Read More

How do I cite a song that I downloaded from and listened to through iTunes?

To cite a song downloaded online and listened to through an app like iTunes, follow the MLA format template. Basic Entry List the name of… Read More

How would I cite a last will?

To cite a last will and testament, which is an unpublished legal document, follow the MLA format template. A basic entry should include a description… Read More

How do I cite an online video?

Begin the entry as you would any other: consult the MLA format template. List the title of the video in the “Title of source” slot… Read More

How do I cite an audiobook?

To cite an audiobook, include the book’s author and title along with the publication details for the audiobook version. If noteworthy or relevant, list the… Read More

How do I cite a personal interview that occurred on more than one day?

To cite a personal interview that occurred on more than one day, begin by following the MLA format template. In general, treat the person being… Read More