MLA Works Cited Generator
Add every source used in your paper and create one alphabetized MLA 9 Works Cited page with hanging indents.
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MLA Works Cited format
In MLA style, Works Cited is the list of sources you actually cite in the paper. Entries are normally alphabetized by the first element, usually the author's last name, and use a hanging indent. The page begins on a new page under the centered heading Works Cited.
The generator applies MLA 9 ordering and punctuation to the source details you provide. It can combine books, websites, journal articles, videos, podcasts, images, interviews, and other source types in one list.
Works Cited versus a bibliography
A Works Cited page contains the works directly cited in an MLA paper. A bibliography can include additional background reading that did not appear in an in-text citation. If your instructor asks for MLA, use the heading Works Cited unless the assignment says otherwise.
MLA in-text citations usually use the author's last name and a page number when one exists. The corresponding Works Cited entry gives readers the complete source details.
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Common questions
How do I make a Works Cited page?
Add every source cited in your paper, review the automatically alphabetized MLA 9 list, and copy it into a new page titled Works Cited.
Is a Works Cited page MLA or APA?
Works Cited is the standard MLA heading. APA uses the heading References for its end-of-paper source list.
Does a Works Cited page need to be alphabetized?
Yes. MLA entries are normally alphabetized by the first element of each entry, usually the author's last name. The generator applies the style's sorting rules automatically.
How do I format a Works Cited page?
Start it on a new page, center the heading Works Cited, double-space the entries, and use a hanging indent for each entry. Follow any additional instructions from your teacher.
Can I add websites and books to the same Works Cited page?
Yes. One Works Cited page can combine every source type used in the paper, including webpages, books, articles, videos, podcasts, and images.
What is the difference between Works Cited and Bibliography?
Works Cited normally lists only sources cited in an MLA paper. A bibliography may also include sources consulted for background information.