Did you know that MLA style is commonly used in the humanities, like literature and history? It's true! And, fun fact, the MLA Handbook is now in its eighth edition - talk about a bestseller!
So, why is in-text citation so important? Well, it's like giving a shoutout to your sources, saying "hey, I didn't come up with this idea, I got it from these awesome people!" It's a way to show respect for the original authors and to avoid plagiarism - a big no-no in the academic world.
PPT - MLA Citation Guide PowerPoint Presentation, free download - ID
But what about multiple sources with the same authors? Don't worry, it's not as confusing as it sounds. You just include a brief title in the in-text citation, to help your readers distinguish between the different sources - like this: (Smith and Doe, "Study" 23).
Now, you might be thinking, what about online sources? Well, the rules are a bit different, but still pretty straightforward. You include the author's last name and the page number, if available - or the paragraph number if there are no page numbers.
