How to cite a website in MLA
A quick, accurate guide to formatting a website 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
Goodall, Jane. "The effects of climate change on coral reefs." National Geographic, 12 May 2023, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/coral-reefs.
In-text citation
(Goodall)
What you need to cite a website
- Author or organization
- Page title
- Website name
- Publication date
- URL
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