Common MLA Citations

Here is a list and examples of the most common MLA citations you’ll be using moving forward. For further reference, feel free to use the links under the 'MLA Info & Links' section on the right side of our blog:

Interviews

Format:

Name of Person Interviewed. Kind of Interview (e.g., Personal interview or Telephone interview). Date.

Example:

Ury, Connie. Telephone interview. 2 Nov. 2002.

In-text:

(Ury)

Journal Articles

Format:

Last Name, First Name. “Title of the Article.” Journal Title. Volume.Issue (Year): Page #s

Example:

Dolby, Nadine. “Research in Youth Culture and Policy: Current Conditions and Future Directions.” Social Work and Society: The International Online-Only Journal 6.2 (2008): 78-99.

In-text:

(Dolby 78)