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How to Cite a Blog Post in MLA (9th edition)

Learn how to cite blog posts and online opinion pieces 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 blog post in your Works Cited page:

Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Post." Blog Name, Day Month Year, URL.

MLA In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Author)

Narrative

Author notes that...

Key MLA Formatting Rules

  • Put the post title in quotation marks and italicize the blog name (the container).
  • Give the full date in day-month-year order (e.g., 12 May 2024).
  • End with the URL; omit page numbers, which blog posts do not have.
  • Add an access date after the URL if the post has no publication date.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your blog post.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the MLA (9th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your Works Cited: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match MLA requirements.

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