An introductory phrase may sometimes be best. Sometimes you might want to begin your quotation in the middle of the writer's sentence. Sometimes leave out some words to condense the quotation. Mid-sentence ellipses use three spaced, bracketed dots. Ellipses at the end of sentence use three spaced, bracketed dots and then a period.
Parenthetical material goes inside the punctuation mark.
At the end of your paper, you will have a Works Cited page, listing the work in standard MLA order. The Book Title. Article Last, First. Site Name . Home Page . 13 Feb. 2001.