Citing sources MLA style

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What is MLA style?

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MLA style is a citation format created by the Modern Language Association, primarily used in the humanities for writing and documenting sources.

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a brief reference within the text of a paper that indicates the source of a quote or paraphrase.

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How do you format an in-text citation in MLA style?

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In MLA style, an in-text citation typically includes the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., (Smith 23).

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When should you use an in-text citation?

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You should use an in-text citation whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from a source.

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What is the purpose of citing sources?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original authors, helps avoid plagiarism, and allows readers to locate the sources used.

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Do you always need to include the author's name in an in-text citation?

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No, sometimes the author's name is not needed if it is mentioned in the text.

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Where do you place the period when using an in-text citation?

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The period goes after the closing parenthesis of the in-text citation.

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What information is included in a Works Cited page?

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A Works Cited page includes full citations for all sources referenced in the text, formatted according to MLA guidelines.

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How do you format a book citation in MLA style?

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A book citation in MLA style includes the author's name, title of the book in italics, publisher, and year of publication.

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What is a direct quote?

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A direct quote is the exact wording taken from a source, enclosed in quotation marks.