MLA 9th citation generator for journal articles
Need to cite a journal article in MLA 9th? Fill in the fields below — the formatted reference appears on the right. Built to match the latest manual.
Formatting is generated locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
How to use this tool
- Pick the citation style your instructor requires.
- Choose the source type (book, journal article, website, newspaper, or video).
- Enter authors as 'Last, First'; separate multiple authors with a semicolon.
- Fill in the remaining fields. Skip anything you don't have.
- Click Copy to paste into your reference list.
Frequently asked
Are these citations 100% accurate to the latest manuals?
We follow APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 17 (Notes-Bibliography), and the Cite Them Right Harvard conventions. Edge cases (e.g., government reports, conference proceedings) may need manual tweaking — always double-check against your style guide.
Do you store what I type?
No. Formatting happens client-side in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, nothing is logged.
Why are there italics in the output?
APA, MLA, and Chicago all italicize titles of long-form works (books, journals, films). The 'Copy with italics' button preserves the formatting via HTML; 'Copy plain text' strips it.
Can I use this for an in-text citation?
This tool produces reference-list / bibliography entries. For parenthetical or footnote citations, see our quick reference (linked below) for each style.
What fields do I need for a journal article in MLA 9th?
Authors, article title, journal title, year, volume, issue, page range, and DOI when available.