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Generate MLA Works Cited entries in seconds for websites, books, and journal articles. Includes a matching MLA in-text citation example to keep your paper consistent.
Last updated: April 9, 2026 · Published: 2026-04-09 · Updated: 2026-04-09
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Works Cited output (MLA)
Smith, John, and Emma Johnson. "Example source title." Example Website, Example Press, 9 Apr. 2026, https://example.com/source. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
Matching MLA in-text citation
(Smith 45)
Tip: MLA punctuation and capitalization can vary by edition and instructor requirements. Always do a final manual check.
Create MLA references in three quick steps.
Select website, book, or journal article based on your source.
Fill author, title, publication, date, and locator fields to format the entry.
Copy the generated Works Cited entry and confirm final MLA requirements.
Built around how students actually search for MLA help.
Built specifically around Works Cited phrasing and MLA formatting expectations.
Generate entries for websites, books, and journal articles.
Formats one, two, or multiple authors using MLA-style name order.
Shows a matching MLA in-text citation example from the same inputs.
Entry text updates instantly as fields are edited.
Copy the final Works Cited line quickly into your paper.
Where Works Cited formatting matters most.
Build clean Works Cited entries for literature and language arts assignments.
Format source lines for history, cultural studies, and writing courses.
Fix reference formatting before submission deadlines.
Demonstrate Works Cited structure with editable examples.
Help students learn MLA punctuation and ordering conventions.
Format books, journals, and web sources consistently in one place.
Quick templates for common source types.
Smith, John. "Page Title." Site Name, Publisher, 9 Apr. 2026, URL. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
Smith, John. Book Title. Example Press, 2026.
Smith, John. "Article Title." Journal Name, vol. 12, no. 3, 2026, pp. 145-152.
Improve MLA accuracy before submission.
MLA formatting details can change between editions and instructors may have preferences.
Apply MLA title-case rules for source and container titles where required.
Some courses require full URLs and accessed dates for all web sources.
Every in-text citation should correspond exactly to one Works Cited entry.
Commas, periods, and quotation marks are crucial to MLA correctness.
Automated formatting helps speed, but manual review improves grading accuracy.
Quick answers about MLA Works Cited formatting.
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