There are many variables to referencing for mla in text citations. For MLA parenthetical citations you must put in brackets the author of the book source and the exact page number. You complete the idea or quote by the author within your essay pointing toward the reference. In (brackets) type the author's last name and page number. Some MLA citing examples are as follows: (Adams 23). Books with
. one author, but having two professional works, type the author's last name and include the title of their professional book or article followed by the page number - (Love, Magical Days, 210). For a great citation generator tool visit this website http://www.citationcenter.net/resources.php5?page=para&sec=mla