If you wanted to quote from page 27 of a book by Donald R. Howard about the poet Geoffrey Chaucer's life (titled The Time of Chaucer) for a research paper, which would be the correct way to cite this source using MLA documentation? A) (Howard 27). B) (Howard page 27). C) (The Time of Chaucer 27). D) (Howard, The Time of Chaucer, 27).

In the case that I wanted to quote from page 27 of a book by Donald R. Howard about the poet Geoffrey Chaucer's life (titled The Time of Chaucer) for a research paper, the correct way to cite this source using MLA documentation would be:

A) (Howard 27).

Explanation:

The rule of quotation says that to perform a correct cite I would have to use parenthesis to separate the author's last name and the page I want to cite. There is no need to include the name or middle name of the author because citing is a tool to quickly mention the author in the text. Because the full reference will also be included in the text, in case the reader wants to search that source of information.  

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).