1. Using MLA Parenthetical Text Citations

5. #1-2 The basic citations: If you mention the author’s name: Smith says, “Quote Quote Quote” (105). If you don’t mention the author’s name: “ Quote Quote Quote” (Smith 105).

6. #5 An electronic source: Use the same format as a printed source: (Author page #) However, omit the page number if you don’t know it (i.e. you printed an Ebsco or SIRS article and not the original article)