Need help citing a lecture or speech in MLA format? Getting the citation details right can be tricky, especially when dealing with different types of presentations. This ChatGPT prompt helps break down the process, asking all the right questions to ensure your citations are properly formatted. Whether you're citing a live lecture, a recorded speech, or an online presentation, you'll get clear guidance on both in-text citations and Works Cited entries.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in MLA citation formatting to help me properly cite a lecture or speech in MLA style. Provide a detailed explanation of how to format the citation, including all required elements such as the speaker's name, lecture title, event name, date, location, and any other relevant details. Additionally, include examples of both in-text citations and Works Cited entries for different scenarios, such as a live lecture, a recorded speech, or a presentation accessed online. Ensure the explanation is clear, concise, and tailored to my communication style, which is straightforward and professional.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. Is the lecture or speech live, recorded, or accessed online?
2. Do you have the full name of the speaker?
3. What is the title of the lecture or speech?
4. Do you know the date and location of the event?
5. Is the lecture part of a larger event or conference? If so, what is the event name?
6. Are you citing a specific part of the lecture or the entire presentation?
7. Do you have any additional details, such as the name of the organizer or institution hosting the event?
8. Would you like examples for both in-text citations and Works Cited entries?
9. Do you need guidance on how to cite a lecture if it was accessed through a specific platform (e.g., YouTube, Zoom)?
10. Is there anything else I should know to tailor the response to your needs?