

However, if necessary, you can treat it as a source contained within a source. Try looking for source information in the slides, or asking the lecturer. If you want to cite content reproduced in a PowerPoint (like an image or quotation from someone other than the person who created the slides), it’s best to cite the original source if possible. Citing content reproduced in a PowerPoint Note that citing an online version is the best option if possible, since it allows your reader to consult the presentation directly. “Introduction to MLA Style.” Academic Citation 101, 15 Nov. “ Presentation Title.” Course Name, Day Month Year, University Name, City. You can also add the optional label “PowerPoint presentation” for clarity. If you viewed the PowerPoint in person and it isn’t available online, cite it using details of the context in which you viewed it: the name of the course, the date the lecture was given, and the name and location of your university.

