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  • Journal name
  • Volume, issue, and pages
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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.

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(Smith and Doe 237)

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  • 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.

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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.