I do not use MLA style very often (I regularly use APA), and its been a few years since I've been required to use it. Is this citation correct for quoting a text?
Robert Sklar says about D.W. Griffith’s films, “They moved swiftly, they had an aura of intensified emotion and heightened energy. Griffith’s imagination was… florid and extravagant…and it seemed to work with visual images…” (53).
2007-10-08 16:20:18 · 3 answers · asked by Katie 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The Owl
Purdue University
MLA Format
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/
I frequently have to refer to both formats old age having crept in, the link above is easy to navigate. I keep it bookmarked.
This should help you and you also can bookmark for future use.
2007-10-08 16:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wouldn't do the ..." at the end. But the (53). is right
2007-10-08 23:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by xo379 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but don't use the ellipses at the end.
2007-10-08 23:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by Heather C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋