How do I find a publication date that is not clearly displayed on a web page?
Finding the publication date for online sources can be challenging. Often, the publication date is listed near the title or author’s name or in the… Read More
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In the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook, why are names of seasons styled lowercase in works-cited-list entries?
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook aims for stylistic consistency in prose and works-cited-list entries. Since seasons are styled lowercase in prose (e.g., My favorite seasons… Read More
Why are optional elements now called supplemental elements?
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook simplifies and clarifies the terminology used to describe some of the elements of a works-cited-list entry. In MLA… Read More
Why is the Other Contributors element now called the Contributor element?
The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook simplifies and clarifies the terminology used to describe some of the elements of a works-cited-list entry. Thus, the… Read More
How do I cite a TV episode published on YouTube?
Begin with the title of the episode as it appears on YouTube. Then, following the MLA guidelines for citing an online video, list YouTube in… Read More
How do I cite a quotation from a quotation site like BrainyQuote?
Quotations on compilation websites may contain errors or even be misattributed, so it’s best to track down the source of the quotation. If doing so… Read More
Do I need to indicate if I’m citing a particular printing of a work (e.g., 3rd printing)?
No. The printing of a source should not be indicated in the source’s works-cited-list entry. An edition number, however, can be listed in the Version… Read More
How do I cite unpublished audio transcripts that I created?
If you are quoting from unpublished audio transcripts, you should cite the audio recording itself. If it is important to note that you are working… Read More
How do I cite interviews of the same interviewee taken from two different interview collections?
When citing interviews of the same person taken from different collections, treat the person... Read More
How do I cite an essay included as an appendix to a monograph if the essay’s author differs from that of the monograph?
Cite the essay the same way you would cite an essay in an anthology with one difference: whereas for an anthology you would list the… Read More