How do I cite a museum exhibition?
To cite a museum exhibition, follow the MLA format template. Include the exhibition’s name as the title of your source, followed by the opening and closing… Read More
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How many containers can a works-cited-list entry have?
The primary goal of assembling a works-cited-list entry is to identify the work you are citing and the version of it you consult. Here are… Read More
Do I need to create a separate works-cited-list entry for a story in a collection of stories by one author?
If a book collects works by one author, creating separate works-cited-list entries for each story, poem, or essay that you cite from the book is… Read More
How do I cite stand-alone sound recordings like MP3 or WAV files?
To cite stand-alone audio files, begin with the MLA format template: In the author-element slot, list the person or persons responsible for creating the work… Read More
If I’m citing an entire play reprinted in an anthology, does it appear in italics?
Yes. As the MLA Handbook explains, the title of an independent work (that is, a work that usually stands alone, such as a play, novel,… Read More
How do I cite the program of a theater performance?
To cite the program of a theater performance, follow the MLA format template. Begin with a description of the program as the title and include… Read More
Documenting Legal Works in MLA Style
Learn how to document legal works in MLA style with our comprehensive guidelines . . . Read More
Do I include a publisher in works-cited-list entries for repositories and databases?
No. As the MLA Handbook notes, “A website not involved in producing the works it makes available” lacks a publisher (42). Examples include sites like… Read More
When should the name of the library from which I have retrieved my source be included in a works-cited-list entry?
Include the name of the library in the publisher slot on the MLA format template if the library is the publisher of the work or… Read More
How do I cite a book for which no organization is named as the publisher?
As noted on page 42 of the MLA Handbook, if the book is published by its author or editor, omit the publisher’s name from the… Read More