How to Cite a Webinar in MLA (9th edition)
Learn how to cite live and recorded online webinars and web seminars 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 webinar in your Works Cited page:
Presenter Last Name, First Name. Title of Webinar. Sponsoring Organization, Day Month Year. Webinar.
MLA Example for a Webinar
A complete MLA reference for a webinar, formatted by the official MLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Kaur, Simran. “Managing References without Losing Your Mind.” Webinar. Research Skills Network, https://www.example.org/webinars/references.
Matching in-text citation: (Kaur)
MLA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Presenter)
Narrative
In the webinar, Presenter notes...
Key MLA Formatting Rules
- Style the webinar title like a course title — no quotation marks and no italics.
- Name the sponsoring organization after the title, then the date.
- Add the supplemental "Webinar" element at the end for a live session.
- For a recording, end with the URL instead (omit the http:// scheme).
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your webinar.
- 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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