General Format
The basic format for citing an essay with two authors in MLA is:
* Author Last Name, First Name, and Author Last Name, First Name. "Essay Title." *Book Title*, edited by Editor Name(s), Publisher, Publication Year, Page Numbers.
Examples
1. Essay in an Edited Collection:
* Smith, John, and Jane Doe. "The Impact of Technology on Education." *Digital Learning in the 21st Century*, edited by Emily Brown, Oxford University Press, 2022, pp. 125-148.
2. Essay in an Anthology:
* Jones, Sarah, and Michael Lee. "The Role of Gender in Literature." *Modern Literary Perspectives*, edited by David Wilson, Longman-Pearson, 2020, pp. 35-52.
Key Points
* Author order: List the authors in the order they appear on the essay.
* "Essay Title": Use quotation marks for the essay title.
* *Book Title*: Italicize the book title.
* "Edited by": Include the editor's name(s) after "Edited by."
* Publisher: Include the publisher's name.
* Publication Year: Include the year of publication.
* Page Numbers: Provide the page range where the essay appears.
In-Text Citation
For in-text citations, use the following format:
* (Author Last Name and Author Last Name Page Number)
* Example: (Smith and Doe 132)
Important Notes:
* If an essay has more than two authors, use the first author's last name followed by "et al." in both the works cited entry and the in-text citation.
* If you are citing an essay from an online source, include the URL and access date in the works cited entry.
* Always refer to your specific style guide or instructor's instructions for any additional requirements or variations.