MLA 9 Citation Generator
Generate MLA 9th edition works-cited entries for essays and research papers.
Separate multiple authors with semicolons (e.g. Smith, John; Doe, Jane). Review output against your style guide before submitting.
MLA 9 uses a works cited page with the core elements: author, title, container, contributors, version, number, publisher, date, and location. This tool covers common student sources—books, articles, and websites.
Include an access date for online sources when your instructor requires it. MLA formatting for italics should be applied in your word processor after copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
MLA 9 clarifies the template of core elements but keeps the same overall approach as MLA 8. Follow your course’s latest handbook if rules differ.
For web sources, include the URL or a DOI permalink. Remove https:// when your instructor uses shortened URLs.