MLA Journal Article Citation Generator
Enter a DOI, article title, or URL to create an MLA 9 journal article Works Cited entry with the correct container, volume, issue, page, and DOI details.
Auto-filled from the article record
- Authors
- Publication year
- Article title in sentence case
- Journal name
- Volume, issue, and pages
- DOI as a full URL
Smith, Jane A., and Mark B. Doe. "The Effects of Climate Change on Coastal Ecosystems." Journal of Environmental Science, vol. 45, no. 3, 2024, pp. 234-51.
(Smith and Doe 237)
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Quick MLA 9 rules
- Put article titles in quotation marks.
- Italicize the journal title.
- Use vol. and no. before volume and issue numbers.
- Use pp. before page ranges in the Works Cited entry.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cite a journal article in MLA 9?v
Use Author. "Article Title." Journal Title, vol. number, no. number, year, pp. page range. Add DOI or database details when available.
Should MLA journal citations include a DOI?v
Yes. Include a DOI or stable permalink when available, especially for online journal articles.