Jon, this is exactly the site you need to check... http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/03/

I don't have to have a works cited page and all of that good stuff. I don't have that many pages to work with my instruction is just to cite the sources so what I did was write the authors last name and page numbers in parenthesis at the end, is this fine? because im not writing the traditional paper here its handwritten and im only given so much space.

Based on the information you provided, it seems like you are looking for guidance on how to cite sources within a limited space, such as in a handwritten document. While citing sources properly is important, it is also necessary to adapt citation styles to fit the constraints of the medium you are using.

To cite sources within a handwritten document, you can use a modified version of the citation style you would typically use in a traditional paper. Instead of including a separate works cited page, you can include brief in-text citations with the author's last name and page numbers in parentheses at the end of the relevant information.

For example, if you are referencing a quote or paraphrase from a book written by John Smith on page 12, you can write:

"After analyzing the data, it was found that the results matched the previous research (Smith 12)."

Make sure to follow these guidelines:

1. Include the author's last name: Use the author's last name exactly as it appears in the source.
2. Include the page numbers: If available, provide the specific page numbers where the information can be found.

Remember to use quotation marks for direct quotes and to indicate the source of any paraphrased or summarized information. While this modified citation style is not as comprehensive as a traditional works cited page, it allows you to acknowledge your sources within the limited space you have for handwritten work.

Additionally, it is always a good idea to check with your instructor or academic institution to ensure that this modified citation style is acceptable for your specific assignment or course.