Mastering MLA: Citing Short Stories with Flair

Have you ever found yourself lost in the labyrinth of MLA citations, especially when it comes to short stories? Trust me, I’ve been there—wading through pages, only to emerge more confused than when I started! But let me share a secret: citing short stories is much simpler than it seems, and dare I say, even a little poetic. Here’s the magic formula: For in-text citations, just tuck the author’s last name and page number in parentheses, like (O’Connor 10). For your Works Cited, imagine you’re crafting a miniature story of your own: Author. “Title.” Collection Title (in italics). City: Publisher, Year. Pages. Medium. Simple, right? Yet, I can’t help but wonder—have you ever stumbled over the order, or perhaps the punctuation? Or maybe you’ve discovered a twist in the MLA tale that I missed? Drop your wisdom (or corrections!) in the comments. Let’s turn citation confusion into collective clarity! 🌟📚 What’s your trick for remembering citation rules? Let’s swap stories and solutions below! #MLA #AcademicWriting #Education