In-Text Citations in MLA Style

What are in-text citations called in MLA style?

The MLA (Modern Language Association) citation manner uses what is known as parenthetical citation.

• This style requires placing suitable source of information after a quote or a paragraph.
• If the author's name occurs in the text before the citation, the reference will consist the page number only, if not - then the author's last word and the page number of the quotation are needed.
• All in-text sources of details must conform to the source of information on the bibliography/works cited page.

What is parenthetical citation?

A parenthetical citation gives credit in parentheses to a source that you're citing or paraphrasing. It contains details such as the author's name, the serial date, and the page number(s) if relevant. Parenthetical citations are employed in many citation styles, including MLA, APA, and Chicago.