In-Text Citations

Ensuring Academic Integrity and Credibility

 

In academic writing, the use of in-text citations is crucial for several reasons. The Modern Language Association (MLA) format is one of the most commonly used citation styles in the humanities, particularly in fields such as literature, language studies, and cultural studies. This format provides a standardized way to acknowledge the sources of information and ideas that contribute to a writer's work. In-text citations in MLA format play a significant role in ensuring academic integrity, avoiding plagiarism, and enhancing the credibility of the writer.

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• Author-Page Format: When quoting or paraphrasing, include the author's last name and the page number in parentheses immediately after the quote or paraphrase. For example: (Smith 123).

• No Known Author: If there is no known author, use a shortened title of the work instead. Place the title in quotation marks if it is a short work or italicize it if it is a longer work.