MLA In-Text Citations

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What is MLA In-Text Citation?

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MLA In-Text Citation is a method of citing sources within the text of a paper, using the author's last name and the page number from which the information is taken.

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How should a direct quote be cited in MLA format?

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A direct quote should be cited with the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., (Wordsworth 263).

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What is the correct format for citing a source with no page numbers?

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For sources without page numbers, include the author's last name or the title in parentheses, e.g., (Stolley) or (“Herzog: A Life”).

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What is common knowledge in the context of citations?

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Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known and can be found in multiple sources, and does not require citation.

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When is it necessary to cite a source?

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It is necessary to cite a source when using someone else's ideas, words, or research that is not common knowledge.

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What is the correct way to cite a website in MLA format?

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Cite a website by including the title of the page in quotation marks and the website name in italics, e.g., "English Rocks".

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What punctuation is used before an in-text citation in MLA format?

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In MLA format, no punctuation is used before an in-text citation if it follows a quote or paraphrase.

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How do you cite a source with multiple authors in MLA format?

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For a source with two authors, include both last names in the citation, e.g., (Smith and Jones). For three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.', e.g., (Smith et al.).

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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The purpose of an in-text citation is to give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the full citation in the Works Cited page.

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What should you do if a source has no author?

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If a source has no author, use the title of the work in the in-text citation, e.g., ("Herzog: A Life").