MLA Citation Generator
Create perfectly formatted MLA 9th edition works cited entries and in-text citations for free. Ideal for English, literature, and the humanities.
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Real examples generated by our MLA engine for the most common source types.
Reference entry
Goodall, Jane. "The effects of climate change on coral reefs." National Geographic, 12 May 2023, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/coral-reefs.
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(Goodall)
Reference entry
Dawkins, Richard. The Selfish Gene. 4th ed., Oxford University Press, 2016.
In-text
(Dawkins)
Reference entry
Doudna, Jennifer A, and Emmanuelle Charpentier. "A programmable dual-RNA–guided DNA endonuclease." Science, vol. 346, no. 6213, 2014, pp. 1258096. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1258096.
In-text
(Doudna 1258096)
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MLA FAQ
What is MLA 9th edition?
MLA (Modern Language Association) 9th edition is the standard citation style for English, literature, and the humanities. It uses a Works Cited page and author–page in-text citations.
How do I cite a source in MLA?
MLA follows a container-based system: author, title, container (e.g. journal or website), and publication details. Our generator handles the order and punctuation for you.
What does an MLA in-text citation look like?
MLA in-text citations use the author's last name and page number, e.g. (Smith 45), with no comma between them.
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