How to cite a dissertation or thesis in MLA
A quick, accurate guide to formatting a dissertation or thesis citation in MLA 9th Edition — with a real example you can copy, plus a free generator that does it for you.
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Reference entry
Johnson, Sarah L. Essays on the Economics of Higher Education. 2023. Stanford University, Doctoral dissertation.
In-text citation
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What you need to cite a dissertation or thesis
- Author
- Title
- Degree type
- University / institution
- Year
- Database or URL
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