Creating Verbal Citations for Your Podcast
Unlike written papers, podcasts require smooth verbal citations that sound natural while still giving proper credit. These should correspond to your full citations in your MLA Works Cited Page
Examples of Verbal Citations:
For scholarly sources:
"According to research published in the Journal of Environmental Studies by Dr. Sarah Chen..."
"A 2024 study from Stanford University found that..."
For news sources:
"As reported in The New Yorker in 2023..."
"According to NPR's coverage of the issue..."
For expert opinions:
"Environmental activist Sophia Rodriguez explains..."
"Industry expert Michael Johnson points out that..."
Transitioning between sources:
"While Chen emphasizes environmental impacts, Rodriguez focuses more on social consequences..."
"This perspective contrasts with Smith's argument that..."
Using Database Citation Tools to Capture Full MLA Citation
Finding and Using Citation Tools:
- Look for "Cite" or quotation mark icon in database interfaces
- Select MLA format (9th edition)
- Copy the citation to your document
- Double-check the formatting (database tools aren't perfect!)
Remember: Always verify database-generated citations for accuracy!
MLA Citation Examples
Example MLA Citation from Database for Works Cited:
Owen, David. “There and Back Again.” New Yorker, vol. 99, no. 25, Aug. 2023, pp. 20–25. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=cd54a86d-bb3c-3925-9187-f24049303187.
Example MLA In Text Citation for Same Source:
(Owen 23)
Example MLA Citation from New York Times for Works Cited:
Satow, Julie. “In a World of Fast Fashion, They Take Pride in Taking Their Time.” The New York Times, 25 July 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/nyregion/hand-craft-evan-o-hara-janos-papai.html.
Example MLA In Text Citation for New York Times Source:
(Satow)