Question

Which sentence uses proper MLA styling for an inline citation of a paraphrased external text?

A: Loneliness is inversely related to competence in communication (Reinking 55).

B: Loneliness is inversely related to competence in communication. Reinking 55

C: Loneliness is inversely related to competence in communication. 55

D: Loneliness is inversely related to competence in communication. (55)

Answer 1

Answer should be A) because the citation should be in parathesis

Answer 2

Answer A. The reason is because the sentence should not end until the work is cited, and the period is placed after the end of the parentheses.