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| Author(s) Name in Text of Paper | Author(s) Name in Parenthetical Reference |
| One
Author Meldrem has noted that Web Usability Studies are commonly conducted in libraries (155). |
One Author Web Usability Studies are commonly conducted in libraries (Meldrem 155). |
| Two
Authors Meldrem and Johnson argue that libraries should adapt rapidly to change (34). |
Two
Authors Other authors also agreed that libraries should adapt rapidly to change (Meldrem and Johnson 34). |
| Three
Authors Baudino, Ury and Wainscott also highlight the importance of the issue (102). |
Three Authors This is an important issue highlighted by additional authors (Baudino, Ury, and Wainscott 102). |
| More
Than Three Authors Apparently, Mardis and others agree entirely with this point (7). |
More Than Three
Authors Apparently, other authors agree entirely with this point (Mardis et al. 7). |
| Multiple
Works by Same Author(s) Wyatt and McFarland hold the same position in their follow-up article ("Divided Mind Revisited" 12). |
Multiple Works
by Same Author(s) They hold the same position in their follow-up article (Wyatt and McFarland, "Divided Mind Revisited" 12). |
| No
Author -- use full title or first few words of long title |
| Book One way to understand usability is to think about how you read a Web screen (Web for You, 21). Article from a library database (html) Web Usability Studies are commonly conducted in libraries ("Benefits of Usability Studies"). Article from a library database (pdf) One example of software usability would be to "reduce the number of clicks for common actions" ("Vignette Strengthens Capabilities" 28). Web Page "A strong design element is color" (Designing for the Web). |
| No
Page or Paragraph Numbers -- use name of author only |
Frizzell
sees various points of view. |
| For additional examples know how to do parenthetical referencing in MLA Style, consult the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 808.02 M68m, Library Services Desk, 1st Floor, Owens Library, or access the University of Wisconsin's Writing Center website. |