1. For a work with no author:
* Start with the title: Use the title of the work in place of the author's name.
* Shorten the title if necessary: If the title is long, shorten it to the first few words.
* Use quotation marks: Enclose the title in quotation marks if it's a shorter work like an article, chapter, or song.
* Italicize the title: If it's a longer work like a book, website, or film, italicize the title.
Example:
* Book: *The History of the World.*
* Article: "The Impact of Climate Change."
2. For an anonymous work:
* Use "Anonymous" as the author: List "Anonymous" in place of the author's name.
Example:
* Book: Anonymous. *The Canterbury Tales.*
3. For a work with an organization as the author:
* List the organization's name as the author: Use the full name of the organization.
Example:
* Report: National Institutes of Health. *Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Health Disparities.*
4. For a work with a specific source within a larger work:
* Include the title of the source: List the title of the specific source (e.g., chapter, article) followed by the title of the larger work.
* Italicize the larger work: Italicize the title of the larger work.
Example:
* Chapter: "The History of the English Language." *The Oxford Handbook of English Language History.*
General MLA Citation Tips:
* Always include the publication information: This includes the publication date, publisher, and location (city, state, or country).
* Use a consistent format: Make sure to follow the MLA format guidelines consistently throughout your citations.
* Use a reliable citation generator: There are many free and paid online citation generators that can help you format your citations correctly.
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