How do you do MLA In-Text Citations?
Make sure each source is also fully listed on your Works Cited page.
Follow the directions here:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
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To do MLA (Modern Language Association) in-text citations, you need to follow these guidelines:
1. Identify the source you want to cite: It could be a book, article, website, or any other type of source.
2. Determine the type of source: MLA style has specific citation formats for different types of sources.
3. Identify the author(s): Start by looking for the author's name. If there is no author listed, you can use the title of the source.
4. Locate the page number(s) or paragraph number: If you are citing a print source, find the specific page number(s) of the information you are using. If you are citing an online source without page numbers, use the paragraph number.
5. Place the citation within your text: MLA uses parenthetical citations, which means that the citation is placed in parentheses within the text itself. Place the citation after the borrowed information, but before any punctuation marks.
6. Format the citation: The basic format of an in-text citation includes the author's last name and the page number(s) (if applicable). If the author's name is mentioned within your sentence, only include the page number(s) in parentheses.
Here are some examples of MLA in-text citations:
- Example with author's name mentioned in the sentence:
According to Smith, "The world population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050" (45).
- Example with author's name not mentioned in the sentence:
"The world population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050" (Smith 45).
- Example with no author:
("World Population Projections" 45).
Remember to also include a corresponding entry in your Works Cited page at the end of your paper, providing complete bibliographic information about each source you cited.
It's always a good idea to consult the MLA Handbook or check reliable online resources for specific citation examples and additional guidelines.