MLA (Modern Language Association): Used in humanities, literature, arts, and languages. The 9th edition (2021) is the current standard.
Enter MLA Source Details
Format: Last Name, First Name (use semicolons for multiple authors)
For articles, use quotation marks; for books, italicize
Journal, magazine, or book containing the work
MLA 9th Edition Citation
MLA 9th
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MLA Format Quick Tips:
- Use Times New Roman, 12pt font
- Double-space entire document
- 1-inch margins on all sides
- Last name and page number in header
- Hanging indent for Works Cited
MLA 9th Edition Quick Guide
Basic Format
Author. "Title of Source." Title of Container, Other Contributors, Version, Number,
Publisher, Publication Date, Location.
Book Citation Format
Format: Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Publication Date.
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. Scribner, 1925.
Journal Article Format
Format: Author. "Title of Article." Journal Name, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages.
Smith, John. "Modern Poetry Analysis." Literary Review,
vol. 12, no. 3, 2023, pp. 45-67.
Website Format
Format: Author. "Title of Web Page." Website Name, Publisher, Publication Date, URL. Accessed Day Month Year.
Johnson, Mary. "Understanding Shakespeare." Literature Online,
LitWeb, 15 Mar. 2023, www.example.com/shakespeare.
Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
In-Text Citations
Basic format:
(Author Page)
Example:
(Fitzgerald 45)
Two authors:
(Smith and Johnson 123)
Three or more:
(Smith et al. 89)