MLA Citation Generator

Create MLA 9-style citation drafts for your research sources.

How to cite in MLA format

Select the type of source you are citing and enter the required information.
Click "Generate Citation" to create an MLA 9-style draft.
Copy the draft into your Works Cited page, then review it against your assignment requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MLA format?

MLA format is a citation style from the Modern Language Association. It is commonly used in humanities writing.

Do I need to include "Accessed date" for websites?

It is recommended for online sources, especially when the content can change over time.

How do I cite a book with multiple authors?

Enter the first author, then add the remaining authors in the contributor field when available.

Where should I include in-text citations?

Place in-text citations after quoted or paraphrased material, before the sentence's final punctuation.

MLA citation examples

Website

Purdue Online Writing Lab. "MLA Formatting and Style Guide." Purdue University, 26 July 2023, https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/.

Book

Morrison, Toni. Beloved. Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.