Use the author’s last name and page number in parentheses: (Smith 23)
If the author’s name is mentioned in the sentence, include only the page number in parentheses: Smith says this is true (23)
If there is no author, use a shortened title in quotation marks: (“Article Title” 5)
If there are two authors, include both last names: (Smith and Jones 45)
If there are three or more authors, use the first author’s last name followed by et al.: (Smith et al. 12)
If there is no page number, cite only the author’s last name: (Smith)
Place the citation before the period at the end of the sentence
For a block quote, place the citation after the final punctuation
Match the in-text citation to the first word of the Works Cited entry
Keep citations brief and consistent with the source used