Question
Which sentence uses an in-text citation correctly, according to MLA
standards?
O A. Naturalist Ree McPherson believes that developing in the
wetlands would do "untold damage to the local environment"
(McPherson 14).
B. Naturalist Ree McPherson (14) believes that developing in the
wetlands would do "untold damage to the local environment."
O C. Naturalist Ree McPherson believes that developing in the
wetlands would do "untold damage to the local environment* (14).
O D. Naturalist Ree McPherson believes that developing in the wetlands
would do "untold damage to the local environment* (McPherson,
2013, 14).
Answer
A. Naturalist Ree McPherson believes that developing in the wetlands would do "untold damage to the local environment" (McPherson 14).