In-text Citations
In order to avoid plagiarism you must cite in your paper any idea that is not your own. MLA style requires that you use parenthetical citations within the body of your paper to let your readers know when an idea is not yours. You will use the last name of the author and the page number on which the information appears in the book, magazine, or website you are citing. Anything you cite in the body of your paper should have an entry on your Works Cited page.
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In-text Citations for Books
If you want a great job but don't want to go to college for four years, you might want to look into nursing (Farr 14).
According to Michael Farr, if you want a great job but don't want to go to college for four years, you might want to look into nursing (14).
If you're interested in working with money you "can satisfy this interest by working in a financial or insurance business" (Farr 87).
Works Cited entry looks like this:
Farr, Michael. 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree. Indianapolis: JIST, 2006. Print.
In-text Citations for Websites
The largest sector of employment in the medical field is nursing ("Registered Nurses").
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the largest sector of employment in the medical field is nursing ("Registered Nurses").
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, "about 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals" ("Registered Nurses").
Works Cited entry looks like this:
"Registered Nurses." Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 December 2009. Web.
17 March 2011.
In-Text Citation for your Interview
Mrs. Hooper thinks that "teaching is the best career of all" (Hooper).
Works Cited entry looks like this:
Hooper, Adele. Personal interview. 17 March 2011.
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Here's how it looks:
In-text Citations for Books
If you want a great job but don't want to go to college for four years, you might want to look into nursing (Farr 14).
According to Michael Farr, if you want a great job but don't want to go to college for four years, you might want to look into nursing (14).
If you're interested in working with money you "can satisfy this interest by working in a financial or insurance business" (Farr 87).
Works Cited entry looks like this:
Farr, Michael. 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree. Indianapolis: JIST, 2006. Print.
In-text Citations for Websites
The largest sector of employment in the medical field is nursing ("Registered Nurses").
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the largest sector of employment in the medical field is nursing ("Registered Nurses").
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, "about 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals" ("Registered Nurses").
Works Cited entry looks like this:
"Registered Nurses." Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 December 2009. Web.
17 March 2011.
In-Text Citation for your Interview
Mrs. Hooper thinks that "teaching is the best career of all" (Hooper).
Works Cited entry looks like this:
Hooper, Adele. Personal interview. 17 March 2011.
MLA In-text Citations Guide
Tips on Paraphrasing
Help with Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
