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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What is the correct format for citing a source with two authors in MLA?

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The correct format is (Author1 and Author2 page number). For example, (Muiller and Kimber 1).

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How do you cite a source with no author in MLA?

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Use the title of the work in place of the author. For example, ('Holocaust Resistance' page number).

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What punctuation is used in MLA in-text citations?

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MLA in-text citations typically use parentheses and may include a period after the citation if it appears at the end of a sentence.

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How do you cite a source with a specific publication date in MLA?

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Include the title in quotation marks followed by the publication date. For example, ('Kindertransport, 1938-1940').

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What is the correct way to cite a book title in MLA?

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Book titles should be italicized. For example, One Survivor Remembers.

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What is the purpose of in-text citations in MLA format?

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In-text citations provide a way to give credit to the original sources of information and ideas used in your writing.

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How do you format an in-text citation for a source with three or more authors in MLA?

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Use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' For example, (Author1 et al. page number).

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What should you do if you are quoting a source that has a long title?

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Use a shortened version of the title in the citation, ensuring it is still recognizable. For example, ('Holocaust Resistance' page number).

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

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