MLA In-Text Citation Practice

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What is MLA in-text citation?

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MLA in-text citation is a method of giving credit to the sources of information or ideas used in a text, typically including the author's last name and the page number.

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What is a block quotation in MLA format?

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A block quotation is a quotation that is longer than four lines of prose or three lines of poetry, formatted as a separate block of text.

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How do you format a block quotation in MLA?

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Start the quotation on a new line, indent the entire block one inch from the left margin, and do not use quotation marks.

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What goes in the parentheses for a block quotation?

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The author's last name and the page number, e.g., (Fletcher 92).

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What is a parenthetical citation?

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A parenthetical citation is another term for in-text citation, which includes the author's name and page number in parentheses.

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Do you need to cite paraphrased ideas?

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Yes, paraphrased ideas still require an in-text citation to give credit to the original source.

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What is the correct format for a short quotation?

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For short quotations, include the quote in quotation marks followed by the author's last name and page number in parentheses.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the ideas in your own words.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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In-text citations provide a way to credit sources and allow readers to locate the original material.

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What should you do if a quote is longer than four lines?

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Format it as a block quotation.