Citing Sources in MLA Format

What if it’s a piece of art or a film? Whoever created the piece is the “author,” whether it be a painter, screenwriter, or sculptor.

What’s a container? It’s a larger collection that holds the work. For example, a newspaper is a container of articles and a museum is a container of artworks.

What if I can’t find everything? Make your best effort to find the information, and if you can’t find it, go to the next item on the list.

What if it is an article from a magazine published in a database? Isn’t that more than one container? Yes! Just repeat the container box a second time.