How do I cite secondary sources in MLA format?
Answer
MLA Formatting Guidelines.
Make sure you are always citing the author(s) whose work you are reading. If those authors cite a source, then that is an secondary source.
- Jones explained "the importance of properly citing indirect sources" (qtd. in Fowler: 53).
- Jones is the indirect source that is found in Fowler.
- This format shows that the idea originated with Jones but that you found the idea in Smith.
- Jones does not need to appear on your reference page, but you will reference Smith as that is the source you read and referenced.
