Question

If one is quoting from page 197 of a book by James Smith published in 2000, how should the parenthetical citation appear, in 2009 MLA documentation style?

a. (Smith 197)
b. (Smith, 2000, p.197)
c. (197 Smith)
d. (197, Smith, 2000)

Answer 1

In 2009 MLA documentation style, the parenthetical citation should include the author's last name, the publication date, and the page number.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 2009 MLA documentation style, the parenthetical citation for a quote from page 197 of a book by James Smith published in 2000 should appear as option b: (Smith, 2000, p.197). This format includes the author's last name, the publication date, and the page number.