I'm trying to cite a source within my paper, but I can't remember how. I have to use the MLA style.
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To cite a source using MLA style within your paper, you need to follow a specific format:
1. In-text citation:
- When you paraphrase or quote information from a source, include the author's last name and the page number(s) of the source within parentheses at the end of the sentence. For example: (Smith 25).
- If the author's name is mentioned within the sentence, only include the page number(s) in parentheses. For example: According to Smith, this information is true (25).
- If you cite multiple sources by the same author, include a shortened version of the source title along with the page number(s). For example: (Smith, "Title of Source" 40).
2. Works Cited page:
- At the end of your paper, create a separate page titled "Works Cited" and list all the sources you referenced.
- Start the page on a new sheet of paper and center the title "Works Cited" at the top.
- List your sources alphabetically by the author's last name or by the title of the source if there is no author.
- Follow the specific citation format for each type of source (book, article, website, etc.). Consult the MLA Handbook or an MLA style guide for specific formatting guidelines.
To make sure you accurately cite your source, consider using citation management tools like EasyBib, Zotero, or BibMe. These tools allow you to enter the necessary information about your source, and they generate the in-text citations and works cited entries in the correct MLA format.
Remember, it's essential to properly cite your sources to avoid plagiarism and provide your readers with the necessary information to locate the original sources you used in your paper.