In-text Citation Resources
In-text Citation Resources
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Citation is challenging for many students, but don't give up! This is one of the few things in this class that has a right or wrong answer. I've collected some key resources on this page.
Click the links below to access online support for in-text citations.
What is an In-text Citation?
What is an In-text Citation?
An in-text citation is a reference to a source that is found within the text of a paper (Handbook 227). This tells a reader that an idea, quote, or paraphrase originated from a source.
An in-text citation directs your audience to that source's entry on your Works Cited page, where the full citation with additional publication information is listed.
MLA in-text citations usually include the last name of the author and the page number if available. However, different types of sources may require different material to be cited in-text.
Below, you'll see two examples of types of in-text citations ("parenthetical" and "citation in prose" or "signal phrase").
Look More Closely:
Look More Closely:
Do you see the relationship between the Works Cited entry on right and the two examples of in-text citation on left?
More Resources
More Resources
Below, you'll find a few other suggested resources.
"Smart Student" YouTube Channel
"Smart Student" YouTube Channel
This video goes over all the details of in-text citations. Honestly, it may be more than you need, but if you're really struggling with the idea of citing in-text, you could review this resource.
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Email me: richterj@gvsu.edu
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