How to Do Mla in Text Citations with No Author
I once had to cite a government report titled “Annual Statistics on Squirrel Populations.” No author, just a bunch of data. I panicked for a second, then remembered: just use the title. So in my paper, I wrote, “The report noted a 12% increase in urban squirrels (“Annual Statistics” 5).” My professor didn’t even blink. She just nodded. Success.
See? It’s not scary. It’s like ordering a pizza when you’re hangry—you just need to know the right toppings. In this case, your topping is the title’s first significant word. Avoid using “A,” “An,” or “The” unless they’re essential. So “The Secret Life of Dogs” becomes (Secret Life 12).