Author-page format In-text citation in MLA style is done using the author-page technique. This implies that the author's last name and the page number (s) from which the quotation or paraphrase is derived must be included in the text, and a complete citation must be included on your Works Cited page. Author-page format citations look like this: "The author observed that..." or "As mentioned on page... ". Other styles may have different requirements for in-text citations; consult individual journal policies.