Citing Sources: MLA 8th Edition
Below are ways to cite sources using MLA.
In-Text Citation: MLA 8th Edition
In-text citations in MLA have two basic parts:
(Last Name(s) page number).
• Goes at the end of your sentence.
• If you use any of these in your sentence, you don’t have to put it at the end.
• Two authors? Use "and" to join them. Ex. (Smith and Comanda 167).
• More than two authors? Use et al. in your in-text citation. Ex. Smith, Salas, & Comanda would be (Smith et al. 167).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I site something on a website without an author?
If no author is listed, simply start your citation with the title of the article/post/page.
What if there is no author?
If your source has no author, cite the article or book title in your in-text citation instead. EX. ("Farmhouse Tips" 167) or (Farmhouse Rules, 167).
What's a hanging indent?
A hanging indent is an indentation that starts one half inch from the left margin. You should use a hanging indent for each line after the first line of a citation in your reference list.