wikiHow Template and Examples of MLA Citations In MLA (Modern Language Association) format, citing sources is done in two parts: in-text citations and a works cited page. In-text citations: These are brief citations that are placed within the text of the paper, usually in parentheses at the end of the sentence where the source is used. They should include the author's last name and the page number(s) where the information can be found. For example: (Smith 23) or (Smith 23-24). If the source has no author, use the title of the work instead. Works Cited page: This is a list of all the sources cited in the paper, listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name. Each entry should include the following information: Book: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Example: Smith, John. The History of the World. New York: Random House, 2010. Article from a scholarly journal: Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. number, issue number, date, pages. Example: Jones, Emily. "The Rise of Social Media." Journal of Communication, vol. 45, no. 2, Spring 2020, pp. 122-130. Website: Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Webpage." Name of Website, URL. Example: Brown, Michael. "The Importance of Sleep." SleepBetter, https://www.sleepbetter.org/importance-of-sleep/. YouTube video: Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Video." YouTube, uploaded by [Username], date, URL. Example: Smith, Jane. "How to Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee." YouTube, uploaded by Jane's Coffee Tips, January 1, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abcd1234. It's important to note that MLA format is constantly evolving and it's a good idea to double-check the guidelines in the MLA Handbook or consult with your instructor or professor if you have any questions. Page