Parenthetical Citation Review

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What is a parenthetical citation?

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A parenthetical citation is a reference within the text of a paper that provides the source of information, typically including the author's last name and page number.

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When should you use a parenthetical citation?

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You should use a parenthetical citation whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from a source.

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What is the correct format for a parenthetical citation in MLA style?

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The correct format is (Author's Last Name Page Number), e.g., (Smith 123).

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What do you do if there is no author for a source?

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If there is no author, include the title of the work and the page number in the citation.

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Where should a parenthetical citation be placed in a sentence?

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A parenthetical citation should be placed just after the information being cited.

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What information is typically included in a parenthetical citation?

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Typically, a parenthetical citation includes the author's last name and the page number.

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How do you cite a work by two authors?

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For two authors, include both last names in the citation, e.g., (Wentz and Jones 272).

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What is the purpose of a parenthetical citation?

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The purpose is to give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate the source in the works cited list.

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What is an example of an incorrect parenthetical citation?

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An example of an incorrect citation is (Davis, pg. 37) because 'pg.' is not needed in MLA format.

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What should you do if you are citing multiple works by the same author?

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If citing multiple works by the same author, include a shortened title of the work in the citation, e.g., (Smith, Title 45).