How do I cite my sources when I refer to multiple sources in the same sentence?
Answer
The Purdue OWL MLA Citation guide says that it's generally best to stay away from citing more than one source in the same sentence, so that your points are more clear to readers. Purdue OWL suggests that you start a new sentence when you start a new source(“MLA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)").
If you absolutely have to cite multiple sources in the same sentence, you can use a semi-colon in the parenthetical citation in order of mention between the two citations("MLA In-Text Citations"). Example: (Burton, 21; Hall, 56)
Works Cited
“MLA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).” The Purdue OWL, The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue U, 2022, https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_faqs.html. Accessed 16 Mar. 2023.
“MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics.” The Purdue OWL, The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue U, 2022, https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_in_text_citations_the_basics.htmll. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.
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