Question

According to MLA guidelines, which of the following citations from a report is written correctly?A. According to anthropologist Michelle Rosengren, "Body piercing has been an aspect of human culture for centuries" (pg.55; 3–17–01). B. According to anthropologist Michelle Rosengren, "Body piercing has been an aspect of human culture for centuries" (55). C. According to anthropologist Michelle Rosegrin, "Body piercing has been an aspect of human culture for centuries" (Rosegrin 55). D. According to anthropologist Michelle Rosegrin (55), "Body piercing has been an aspect of human culture for centuries."

Answer 1

Following MLA guidelines, the correct citation would be B. According to anthropologist Michelle Rosengren, "Body piercing has been an aspect of human culture for centuries" (55).

Note: If the author's name appears in the sentence, you do not have to put their name in the citation. However, you must always put the page number.