Question

Which correctly demonstrates MLA formatting?
One way of going about research is “by browsing the academic search engine at your school library.” (Scott 56)
One way of going about research is “by browsing the academic search engine at your school library” (Scott 56).
One way of going about research is “by browsing the academic search engine at your school library (Scott 56).”
One way of going about research is “by browsing the academic search engine at your school library. (Scott 56)”

Answer 1

Always go "quote" (Author page).

Author doesnt go inside the quotes unless its specifically in the text