Apply MLA 9th-edition in-text parenthetical citation (6 placement cases) (CCSS W.7.8)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~6 min eng.g7.f.ex_16

In Text Citation Six Cases

Prompt

Format the in-text parenthetical citation for each case. (1) Author Nakate named in sentence; page 47 known. (2) Author Aveni NOT named in sentence; page 23 known. (3) Two authors Aronson and Budhos; page 15. (4) Three authors Kendi, Reynolds, Diallo; page 8 (use et al.). (5) No author; short title 'Maya Astronomy.' (6) No page (website); author Nakate.

M-7-F-RES-EX-16-A Interactive Physical / non-image

In-text citation 6-case worksheet with case rows and parenthetical-format lines. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Answer criteria
type classification
correct
  1. (47)
  2. (Aveni 23)
  3. (Aronson and Budhos 15)
  4. (Kendi et al. 8)
  5. ("Maya Astronomy")
  6. (Nakate)
Hints
  1. Author named in sentence = only page in parens.
  2. 3+ authors = first author + et al.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Includes 'p.' before page number (MLA doesn't use 'p.').
  • Forgets et al. for 3+ authors.
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