How to Cite a Press Release in MLA (9th edition)
Learn how to cite a press release or news release 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 press release in your Works Cited page:
Organization Name. "Title of Press Release." Day Month Year, URL.
MLA Example for a Press Release
A complete MLA reference for a press release, formatted by the official MLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
State University Library. Library Announces Open-Access Publishing Fund. Press release. State University, 12 Sep. 2024, https://www.example.org/news/oa-fund.
Matching in-text citation: (State University Library)
MLA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Organization)
Narrative
Organization announced that...
Key MLA Formatting Rules
- Put the press release title in quotation marks.
- Include the issuing organization, date, and URL.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your press release.
- 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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