Library FAQs

In text citations for MLA follow this format:

(Author page#)

ex:

(Harris 62)

This indicates that the material referenced in your paper came from page 62 of the source authored by Harris*

*There must always be a full citation in your works cited list correspond to your in text citations.

Other Scenarios:

• If your source has 2 authors, include both.
  • Ex: (Harris and Smith 22)
• If your source has 3 or more authors, include the first author followed by et. al.
  • Ex: (Harris, et. al. 55)
• If your source has no listed author, use a shortened version of the article in quotes
  • Ex: ("Helping New Writers" 42)
• If your source has no page numbers, simply omit them
  • Ex: (Harris)