In-text citations 1
True/false?
TV shows cannot be cited in MLA format.
False!
“Fly.” Breaking Bad, created by Vince Gilligan, season 3, episode 10, High Bridge Productions, 2010.
What's the error?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Elizabeth Gaskell 100).
Only need last name of author
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Elizabeth Gaskell 100).
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell 100).
What's the error?
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck, and Jones 327).
For a source with two authors, list both with the word "and" --- AND NO COMMA. For a source with three authors or more, list the first author and use "et al."
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck and Jones 327).
A source has no known author (but you've evaluated that it passes the CRAAP credibility test). Which is more correct?
The high number of global warming hotspots in North America is likely partially because this region has "more readily accessible climatic data and more comprehensive programs to monitor and study environmental change . . ." ("Impact of Global Warming").
The high number of global warming hotspots in North America is likely partially because this region has "more readily accessible climatic data and more comprehensive programs to monitor and study environmental change . . ." ("Impact of Global Warming in North America: Understanding Hotspots in Context").
When a source has no identified author and is not affiliated with an organization, abbreviate the title as the in-text citation.
The high number of global warming hotspots in North America is likely partially because this region has "more readily accessible climatic data and more comprehensive programs to monitor and study environmental change . . ." ("Impact of Global Warming").
What's the error?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it.” (Gaskell 100)
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it.” (Gaskell 100)
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell 100).
Which is more correct?
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck et al. 327).
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck and Jones and Furtmayer 327).
If two authors, list both and use "and." If three or more authors, use first author and "et. al."
The authors claim that one cause of obesity in the United States is government-funded farm subsidies (Franck et al. 327).
Which is correct: first, second, or both -- and why?
Gass and Varonis found that the most important element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity with the topic (163).
One study found that the most important element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity with the topic (Gass and Varonis 163).
Both!
Gass and Varonis found that the most important element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity with the topic (163).
One study found that the most important element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity with the topic (Gass and Varonis 163).
What's the error?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell, 100).
No comma in parenthetical citation
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell, 100).
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell 100).
You are quoting an article titled “The Future of Recycling” with no author listed.
What should go in the in-text citation?
(“The Future of Recycling”)
One of your points rests on points from multiple works. Which is correct?
Research shows that frequent exposure to one particular accent improves comprehension of accented speech in general (Gass and Varonis 143; Thomas 24).
Research shows that frequent exposure to one particular accent improves comprehension of accented speech in general (Gass and Varonis 143, Thomas 24).
Use a semicolon to separate multiple sources!
Research shows that frequent exposure to one particular accent improves comprehension of accented speech in general (Gass and Varonis 143; Thomas 24).
What would make this correct? Publisher North and South
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (North and South 100).
If the author of the work is never provided, don't put a publisher
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (100).
You’re citing a source written by Emily Cruz and Jon Rivera.
Give the correct MLA in-text citation.
(Cruz and Rivera) — or (Cruz and Rivera ___ ) if pages are used.
When do you need an in-text citation?
When you're referencing information that is not your own original thought.
Quotes
Facts
Statistics / trends
Anything you got from someone else: conclusions, linkages, philosophical ideas, etc.
Why is this citation correct?
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell).
If it was a web source without any page numbers!
Apparently, “Margaret had never spoken of Helstone since she left it” (Gaskell).
You are citing a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
MLA says you can abbreviate long corporate authors after the first mention.
If you already wrote the full name earlier in your paragraph, what abbreviation should you use in the in-text citation?
Use the abbreviation: (CDC)