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MLA IN-TEXT CITATIONS 
MLA (Modern Language Association) style is 
most commonly used to write papers and cite 
sources within the liberal arts and 
humanities. 
APA ( American Psychological Association ) style 
is most commonly used to cite sources within 
the social sciences.
Basic in-text citation rules 
In MLA style, referring to the works of others in your 
text is done by using what is known as parenthetical 
citation. This method involves placing relevant source 
information in parentheses after a quote or a 
paraphrase.
Cite each given text using the types of MLA in-text citation 
Text 1: Direct Quote 
“Internet shopping has become a practical alternative to mainstream purchasing of 
goods and services”( Evershed and Roper 20 ). 
Author: Jane Evershed and Jayne Roper 
Page: 20 
Text 2: Direct Quote with Author In Text 
According to Stavredes “one of the most important skills an instructor brings to the online 
learning environment is the ability to help learners build effective learning strategies” (73 ). 
Author: Tina Stavredes 
Page: 73 
Text 3: Paraphrasing 
The ability to create a visually appealing site does create greater interest on the part 
of the participants. 
Title of Book: Building Online Learning Communities 
Page: 98

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MLA In-Text Citations Guide

  • 1. MLA IN-TEXT CITATIONS MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. APA ( American Psychological Association ) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences.
  • 2. Basic in-text citation rules In MLA style, referring to the works of others in your text is done by using what is known as parenthetical citation. This method involves placing relevant source information in parentheses after a quote or a paraphrase.
  • 3.
  • 4.
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  • 6.
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  • 10.
  • 11. Cite each given text using the types of MLA in-text citation Text 1: Direct Quote “Internet shopping has become a practical alternative to mainstream purchasing of goods and services”( Evershed and Roper 20 ). Author: Jane Evershed and Jayne Roper Page: 20 Text 2: Direct Quote with Author In Text According to Stavredes “one of the most important skills an instructor brings to the online learning environment is the ability to help learners build effective learning strategies” (73 ). Author: Tina Stavredes Page: 73 Text 3: Paraphrasing The ability to create a visually appealing site does create greater interest on the part of the participants. Title of Book: Building Online Learning Communities Page: 98