What should I do if my source does not include one of the core elements on the MLA template?
As the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook explains, “An element should be omitted from the entry if it’s not relevant to the work being… Read More
Posts related to works-cited lists
How do I cite wall text accompanying artwork at a museum?
To cite wall text, follow the MLA format template. Provide a description of the wall text as the title of the source. This may include… Read More
How do I cite a résumé or a curriculum vitae?
A résumé or a curriculum vitae is a unique type of source that is usually untitled and often undated. You may include the word résumé… Read More
Should URLs be linked in works-cited-list entries?
Whether to link a URL, DOI, or permalink in a works-cited-list entry for a work published or submitted in digital format is optional. The MLA… Read More
Can an MLA list of works cited be divided into subheads like “primary sources” and “secondary sources”?
Subheads are not necessary in works-cited lists for most student work or essay-length publications but can be useful in some lengthy or complex publications geared… Read More
How do I cite a term in an online or print dictionary that lists several numbered definitions?
Follow the MLA format template and begin with the headword (as it appears) as the title of the source. Note that this may include parts… Read More
URLs: Some Practical Advice
This post offer commonsense guidelines on treating URLs in works-cited-list entries . . . Read More
How do I alphabetize a title that starts with a number in my works-cited list?
When you alphabetize your works-cited list, treat numbers in titles as though they were spelled out. Let’s say, for example, you need to alphabetize entries… Read More
When citing a work whose title ends in a question mark or exclamation point, should I also include a period?
The MLA format template calls for a period after the title of a source, but if the title of a source ends in a question mark… Read More
How do I cite a performance I watch in person?
To cite a performance you watch in person, follow the MLA format template: Astley, Rick. Concert. 6 Oct. 2016, Town Hall, New York City. If… Read More