How to Cite a Conference Paper in MLA (9th edition)
Learn how to cite conference proceedings and presentations in MLA format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
MLA Works Cited Format
Here is the standard MLA format for citing a conference paper in your Works Cited page:
Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Paper." Conference Name, Day Month Year, Location.
MLA Example for a Conference Paper
A complete MLA reference for a conference paper, formatted by the official MLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Ibrahim, Yusuf, and Lily Wong. “Automated Reference Checking at Scale.” Proceedings of the Conference on Scholarly Infrastructure, 2023, pp. 88–97, https://doi.org/10.1000/csi.2023.088.
Matching in-text citation: (Ibrahim and Wong)
MLA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Smith and Jones)
Narrative
Smith and Jones argue that...
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your conference paper.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the MLA (9th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your Works Cited: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match MLA requirements.
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