How do I cite material posted on a social media platform like LinkedIn?
Below are examples of how to cite a post and a profile from LinkedIn. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Post A… Read More
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How do I cite material posted on a social media platform like Instagram?
Below are examples of citations for various types of works posted on Instagram. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Post Michael Chabon… Read More
How do I cite material posted on a social media platform like Facebook?
Below are examples of how to cite material posted on Facebook. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Post1 On Facebook the World Wildlife Fund announced… Read More
Citing Material Posted on Social Media Platforms
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If I cite one edition as my primary text, how do I cite another edition?
If you are citing one edition of a text as your primary source, you might need to refer occasionally to another edition. In MLA style,… Read More
What do I do if I can’t find a book’s publication information on the title page or copyright page?
In MLA style, the first place to look for publication information for a book is the book’s title page. Additional details can be found on… Read More
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
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