How does the in-text citation relate to an entry on my Works Cited Page?
The in-text citation should provide a DIRECT reference to an entry on your Works Cited page. If you do not have an in-text citation for a source, it should not appear on your Works Cited page, and no source should be listed on your Works Cited page that was not referenced in your paper. Simply put, if you did not cite a work in your paper (in-text citation), it cannot appear on your Works Cited page. These citations are linked so that your reader can find the sources for certain information on their own. For instance: Horses are a fantastic pet for teenaged children because they help develop responsibility, communication and health (Smith 43). As your reader I want to know what else Mr. Smith has to say, so I go to your Works Cited page to find out what source I should go to in order to get more information. Because your in-text and Work’s Cited citations match, I should be able to easily find a citation on your Works Cited page to help me do this. Smith, John. Horses are Nifty. Memphi
