How do I cite a dissertation in MLA style?

A dissertation is a unique type of source. It is a finished, stand-alone work written under the auspices of an institution. In a change from the… Read More

How do I cite an e-book in MLA style?

Use the Version element to specify that the work you are citing is an e-book—that is, a book that lacks a URL and that you… Read More

When citing a print dictionary in MLA style, do I include a page number?

Yes. Cite an entry in a print dictionary like a section of a larger work. Include the page number in the “Location” element of the… Read More

How do I cite scriptural writings? And when do I use italics in referring to them?

Create a works-cited-list entry for scriptural writings as you would for any other source: follow the MLA format template. In general, begin with the title. Read More

I am citing two editions of the same novel. How do I order the entries in the list of works cited, and how do I distinguish the editions in the in-text citation?

Order the entries by the most important unique piece of identifying information. This is usually the date. You can list entries either in chronological order… Read More

How do I document an interview in MLA style?

Create a works-cited-list entry for an interview as you would for any other source: follow the MLA format template. In general, treat the person being… Read More

Are notes compatible with MLA style?

Yes. Two kinds of notes are suitable with the parenthetical citations used in MLA style: content notes and bibliographic notes. These may be styled either… Read More

News articles are sometimes credited to agencies like Reuters and the Associated Press. Should the agencies be cited as the authors of these articles?

No. News agencies distribute stories from a vast pool of journalists. The name of an agency is not a meaningful indicator of authorship. Moreover, local… Read More

If my paper has only one source or only one endnote, should the heading still be plural—Works Cited or Notes?

No. The heading should be changed to the singular so that it matches the relevant material: Work Cited or Note. Read More