Citation Help

In-text citations are brief, unobtrusive references that direct readers to the works-cited-list entries for the sources you consulted and, where relevant, to the location in the source being cited (MLA Handbook 227). This page covers some basic examples of MLA in-text citations.  For more complete information, see the resources listed in the box to the right.

Elements Needed (in the order given) - 

• First thing listed for the reference in the Works Cited list (ex. Author Last Name, Organization Name, or Work Title,
• Specific location in work (ex. page number, time stamp).

Format -

(First Item in Full Citation Location)

Example Book (Print or Online) Two Authors, Specific Page Numbers -

In-Text:

(Knox 56).

Works Cited:

Knox, Karen C. Implementing Technology Solutions in Libraries: Techniques, Tools, and Tips from the Trenches. Information Today, 2011.

Example Video, no Specific Page Numbers - 

In Text:

(White Like Me 00:1:05) 

Works Cited:

White Like Me, written by Tim Wise, Scott Morris, and Jeremy Earp, Media Education Foundation, 2013. Kanopy, 

             kanopy.com/en/laspositascollege/video/93031