How to Format a Block Quote in APA, MLA, and Chicago
Learn how to format a block quote in APA, MLA, and Chicago: length thresholds, 0.5 inch indent, no quotation marks, double spacing, and citation placement.
Learn how to format a block quote in APA, MLA, and Chicago: length thresholds, 0.5 inch indent, no quotation marks, double spacing, and citation placement.
What does et al mean? It is Latin for "and others." Learn the correct punctuation, italics rule, and when to use et al. for 3+ authors in APA and MLA.
Learn how to cite a TV show in APA, MLA, and Chicago, covering whole series vs. single episodes, writer and director credits, italics, and in-text forms.
Learn how to cite an encyclopedia or dictionary entry in APA, MLA, and Chicago, with print and online examples, named and unnamed authors, and retrieval dates.
Learn how to cite social media in APA, MLA, and Chicago. Worked examples for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook posts with handles, descriptors, dates, and URLs.
Learn how MLA in text citation works in MLA 9: (Author page) with no comma or year. Covers et al., no author, no page numbers, qtd. in, and block quotes.
Learn how to cite a quote in APA, MLA, and Chicago, including short vs block quotes, in-text format, and page numbers, with correct examples.
Primary vs secondary sources explained with clear examples, plus how to cite each one correctly in APA, MLA, and Chicago.
Learn the difference between a parenthetical citation and a narrative citation, when to use each, with correct APA 7th and MLA 9th examples.
MLA format made simple: the 9th edition guide to headers, headings, in-text citations, and the Works Cited container system, with correct examples.