12 Nov Citing Your Sources in MLA Format

In discussion board post #6 , you were asked to review the tutorial on Academic Search CompleteLinks to an external site. and do preliminary research on your topic using the DCC Library websiteLinks to an external site. . (*Remember that you need to incorporate 2 credible sources into your informative presentation.)

NEXT: For this discussion board, you are asked to create an accurate MLA In-Text citation AND Works Cited citation for 1 source that you found on your topic . Both MLA in-text and works cited citations have a specific order and formatting that keep your citations easy to read and uniform and that cross-reference each other. Information on citing in MLA format can be found using the video tutorials below, and through the EasyBib cite generator: Links to an external site.

· ” What Are In-Text CitationsLinks to an external site. ” (Imagine Easy Solutions, YouTube video tutorial)

· “How to Cite Any Source in MLA Format”Links to an external site. (Mr. Messinger, YouTube video tutorial)

· EasyBib Citation Tool

Remember, when creating an in-text citation you want to avoid “dropping” quotes into a sentence or paragraph without context or introduction. Make sure you bookend your quoted material by showing where it starts and ends. Introduce the author, cite their work, then provide your own comments to show the purpose for the cited material. The following slideshow will help you use Direct Quotes , Paraphrasing, or Summary Download Direct Quotes, Paraphrasing, or Summary

to accurately cite your sources.

Below are examples of accurate MLA citations and what your post should look like . You can cut and paste the format from the examples below to create your own post:

Example #1 Topic: AI’s impact on the future of the job market

In-text Citation (using Direct Quotation):

Many industries will be affected in varying ways, and not all of these industries are based on digital or online platforms. For instance, Harvard professor Martin Feldstein suggests, “Autonomous vehicles will put 3.5 million truck drivers at risk of losing their jobs” (Feldstein 1). In this statistic we can see that even jobs that require physical human labor are not safe.

Works Cited Citation:

Feldstein, Martin. “The Fed Can’t Save Jobs From AI and Robots.” Wall Street Journal – Online Edition, 11 June 2018, p. 1. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=130089428&site=ehost-live. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Example #2 Topic: The history of Mercy Hospital in New Orleans

In-text Citation (using Paraphrase):

Like many public buildings in New Orleans, Mercy hospital has a fascinating past with diverse groups of people. As journalist Amanda Wicks reports, an order of catholic nuns named The Sisters of Mercy opened Mercy Hospital in 1924. By 1993, Mercy was the second largest hospital in the city of New Orleans. It was later sold and named the Lindy Boggs Medical Center after the famed local politician (Wicks 4). While its future is still uncertain, the building continues to hold strong memories for long-time residents who were connected to the facility for several generations.

Works Cited Citation:

Wicks, Amanda. “Acts of Mercy: A Hospital’s Life-Cycle.” New Orleans Magazine, Jul. 2010, www.myneworleans.com/acts-of-mercy/. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.