In-Text Citation

Citing sources in the text

The in-text parenthetical citation is simple and directs the reader to a specific entry on the Works Cited page.

HOW TO Format an in-text citation (also called parenthetical citation)

1. Locate the Works Cited entry for the referenced source
2. Identify the first component of the Works Cited entry- typically the author’s last name.

** NOTE: if there is no author, use the title of the work which should be abbreviated if it is very long

1. If you are using a print source, locate the page number.
2. Place the in-text citation as close as possible to the material being cited and where a pause would naturally occur, typically, at the end of the sentence.
3. Sentence punctuation goes outside the closing parenthesis

Additional NOTES

• In-text citation should not repeat information given in the text. If you include an author's name in a sentence, you do not need to repeat it in your parenthetical citation.
• Long quotes (anything over four typed lines) should be set in block quote format.
• LOOK UP how to cite sources that are a little bit different
• Integrate and PUNCTUATE your direct quotes correctly correctly