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How do I cite unpublished audio transcripts that I created?

If you are quoting from unpublished audio transcripts, you should cite the audio recording itself.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

How do I cite an open educational resource?

Open educational resources (OERs) “are materials for teaching or learning that are either in the public domain or have been released under a license that… Read More

If I cite a text for the purpose of comparison, should it be included in my works-cited list?

Yes. A text cited for comparison is not a passing reference, so you should include a works-cited-list entry for the work, as shown in the… Read More

How should authors cite their own work?

In the works-cited list, authors should cite their own work the same way they would cite any other source. The entry should begin with the… Read More

How do I cite translated lyrics?

You can cite translated lyrics like other song lyrics. The following provides an example: Piaf, Édith. Lyrics to “Jete e trendafilte.” Translated by Marenglen Arapi. Read More