MLA news article citation generator
Cite a news article in MLA 9th edition: paste the link and CiteForge fills in the details, then gives you the Works Cited page entry and the in-text citation.
Cite a news article in MLA
Works Cited entry · MLA 9th edition
Your citation appears here as you type, set exactly as it will look in your paper.
In-text citation
Fill in the author and date to see the in-text version.
MLA format for a news article
Author Surname, First Name. “Headline.” Newspaper Name, Day Month Year, URL.
- Abbreviate months longer than four letters (Sept., Nov.).
- Omit initial “The” only if your instructor asks; MLA keeps it as it appears.
- Print: add the page, e.g. p. A1.
Example
Zimmer, Carl. “The Secret Life of a Coronavirus.” The New York Times, 26 Feb. 2021, www.nytimes.com/2021/02/26/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-alive-dead.html.
In-text: (Zimmer 12) or Zimmer (12)
What you need, and where to find it
- Author
- Headline
- Newspaper or magazine name
- Full publication date
- URL
The byline and date sit under the headline. Use the date of the version you read; if the article was updated, some styles let you note that.
MLA news article questions
How do I cite a news article in MLA?
Use this pattern: Author Surname, First Name. “Headline.” Newspaper Name, Day Month Year, URL.
Or paste the link into the generator above and it builds the citation for you.
What information do I need?
Author, Headline, Newspaper or magazine name, Full publication date, URL. The byline and date sit under the headline. Use the date of the version you read; if the article was updated, some styles let you note that.
What does the in-text citation look like?
MLA uses (Author page). The generator gives you both the parenthetical and narrative versions; add a page number or timestamp for direct quotes.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
Free, no account, no ads. Citations are formatted in your browser, and saved sources stay in this browser only.