Citations & References

Free MLA Citation Generator

Generate MLA citations for free. Automatic formatting for books, websites, journals, and more. Perfect for college essays and research papers.

MLA Citation Format Explained

MLA format requires specific formatting for Works Cited pages, including hanging indents, proper italicization, container elements, and contributor listings. Doing this manually is tedious and error-prone.

How to Generate MLA Citations Automatically

Our free MLA citation generator automatically formats your sources in MLA 9th edition style. Paste a URL or enter source details — get perfectly formatted citations instantly.

Common MLA Mistakes to Avoid

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Open your essay in Assignments Simplify

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Select MLA as your citation format

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Paste source URLs or enter details manually

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Citations are auto-formatted and added to Works Cited

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Export with a properly formatted Works Cited page

See It in Action

Example

Enter a book title → Auto-generated: Fitzgerald, F. Scott. *The Great Gatsby*. Scribner, 1925.

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