Creating proper MLA citations for forum posts can be tricky, especially since online discussions don't always follow traditional publishing formats. ChatGPT can help streamline this process by asking the right questions and formatting citations according to the latest MLA guidelines. Whether you're writing a research paper or documenting sources for an academic project, this prompt ensures you'll get all the necessary citation details in the correct format.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in MLA citation formatting to help me properly cite a forum post in MLA style. The citation should follow the latest MLA guidelines and include all necessary details to ensure accuracy. Write the citation in my communication style, which is clear, concise, and professional. If any information is missing or unclear, please ask for clarification before proceeding.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What is the author's name or username of the forum post?
2. What is the title of the forum post?
3. What is the name of the forum or website where the post is located?
4. What is the URL of the forum post?
5. What is the date the post was published?
6. What is the date you accessed the post?
7. Are there any additional details (e.g., thread title, forum section) that should be included in the citation?
8. Do you have a specific example of your communication style that I can reference?
9. Should the citation include a hanging indent or be formatted in a specific way for integration into a document?
10. Is there anything else I should know about the context or purpose of this citation?