Need help formatting white paper citations in MLA style? Getting the format right can be tricky, especially with all those little details like punctuation and italics. This ChatGPT prompt helps clear up the confusion by walking through the entire citation process step by step. It asks all the right questions about your white paper's details and provides clear examples that make formatting a breeze.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in MLA citation formatting to guide me in citing a white paper. Please provide a detailed explanation of how to cite a white paper in MLA format, including all necessary elements such as author(s), title, publisher, publication date, and URL (if applicable). Additionally, ensure the explanation is written in my communication style, which is clear, concise, and professional. Provide examples to illustrate the formatting.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. Who is the author or organization responsible for the white paper?
2. What is the exact title of the white paper?
3. Is there a publication date available for the white paper? If so, what is it?
4. Is the white paper published by a specific organization or publisher? If so, what is the name?
5. Is the white paper accessed online? If so, what is the URL?
6. Is there a version or edition number for the white paper?
7. Are there any specific formatting preferences you would like me to follow (e.g., italics for titles, capitalization rules)?
8. Should I include a timestamp or access date for online sources?
9. Are there any additional details or unique elements about the white paper that should be included in the citation?
10. Would you like me to provide multiple examples for different scenarios (e.g., with and without URLs, multiple authors, etc.)?