How do I cite a website in MLA?

Answer

Basic format

Author. "Title." Title of container (self contained if book), Other contributors (translators or editors), Version (edition), Number (vol. and/or no.), Publisher, Publication Date, Location (pages, paragraphs and/or URL, DOI or permalink). 2nd container’s title, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location, Date of Access (if applicable).

Examples:

  • If information such as the author is not available for a site or page, it can be left out of the citation. 
  • If the site or page's last update is not available, use the abbreviation n.d.
  • The Date of Access is the date you found the site or page.  
  • Retrieval Dates: Do not include a retrieval date or date of access unless the source may change as in the case of a Wiki.
  • Titles in Social Media: When citing a source such as tweet or a post on Pinterest, TikTok, Snapchat, etc. that doesn’t have a formal title, include the text of the post, keeping the original capitalization. If the post is a picture, include a brief description of what was posted.

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