In-Text Citations

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a brief reference within the text of a paper that indicates the source of information or ideas, typically including the author's last name and the page number.

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When should you use an in-text citation?

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You should use an in-text citation whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from a source.

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What is the correct format for an in-text citation in MLA style?

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In MLA style, the correct format for an in-text citation includes the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., (Smith 234).

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True or False: Only direct quotes need to be cited.

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False. Both direct quotes and paraphrased information require citations.

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What information is included in an in-text citation when paraphrasing?

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An in-text citation when paraphrasing includes the author's last name and the page number.

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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 source in the bibliography.

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What does a parenthetical citation look like?

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A parenthetical citation typically appears at the end of a sentence in parentheses, e.g., (Author Last Name Page Number).

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In MLA format, how do you cite a source with multiple authors?

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For a source with two authors, include both last names in the citation, e.g., (Smith and Jones 45). For three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.', e.g., (Smith et al. 45).

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting involves using the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing involves rephrasing the information in your own words.

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What should you do if you cannot find the page number for a source?

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If you cannot find the page number, you can use a paragraph number or omit the page number if the source does not have one.