In MLA format, when doing paranthetical citation in papers, is it like
...and made a cheese factory in 1928. (Jenkinks) He later went on...
or
...and made a cheese factory in 1928 (Jenkinks). He later went on...
The question is where does the citation go, inside or outside the punctuation?
After, I believe.
Inside
I usually put it outside and my teachers never notice anything wrong. doodthing;
I believe it goes inside. I think...
it's actually both inside and outside the punctuation until an observation is made
I always put parentheses inside my sentences (because it looks better).
Quote from: Commodore Guff on February 25, 2008, 05:44:52 PM
it's actually both inside and outside the punctuation until an observation is made
you know
shut the fuck up
but that's true doodthing;
I looked it up in my MLA handbook which I forgot I had; it's inside the punctuation
FUCK FUCK I HATE MLA FORMAT!!!
Why can't english teachers read an essay in your own words, and if you have a strong viewpoint or a lot of information; correct spelling and grammar, give you a decent grade. NO you have to cite your sources in MLA format with a works cited sheet included, which have to follow strict guidlines that seem to change every year.
you place the parenthesis in the sentence directly above the period.