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MLA Works Cited Page Generator

Build an MLA 9 Works Cited page from DOI, ISBN, title search or manual metadata, review each live citation, audit the final list, then copy, print or export a real Word .docx.

Build MLA 9 entrieswebsite, book, journal article or online video

Pair in-text citationskeep the locator-aware marker beside each source

Manage multiple sourcesedit, remove, deduplicate and sort A–Z

Export the final pagehanging-indent preview, RTF, print, TXT and JSON backup

MLA 9 Works Cited Studio

Build each source from visible metadata, pair it with an in-text citation, audit missing fields, and assemble the final Works Cited page. DOI lookups use Crossref; ISBN lookups use Open Library. Arbitrary webpage scraping is intentionally not claimed.

13 source workflowsSingle + batch DOI/ISBN.bib/.ris/.enw/.nbib importBrowser-local projectsLive MLA page previewMLA 9 core-element workflow

Import known metadata by DOI or ISBN

No lookup used. Manual metadata stays in this browser.

Batch import DOIs/ISBNs or reference-manager files

One DOI or ISBN per line — up to 50

Batch lookup uses Crossref for DOIs and Open Library for ISBNs, deduplicates generated entries, and marks provenance. For local reference-manager exports, import BibTeX (.bib), RIS (.ris), EndNote tagged (.enw), or NBIB (.nbib) without uploading the file to WebToolArc.

Source typePublication dateIn-text locatorAuthors / organization — one per lineSource titleFirst container / site / journalPublisher / institutionURL / permalinkDOI

MLA core elements, second container, access date & annotation

Other contributorsEdition / versionVolumeIssue / numberPagesAccessed dateUploader / channel / hostLocation / institutionSecond container / databaseSecond-container contributorsSecond-container publisherSecond-container dateSecond-container location / permalinkAnnotation

MLA 9 Works Cited entry previewAdd a source title to preview the MLA 9 entry.

Matching in-text citation—Source typeWebsite / web article

0Needs title

Source readiness audit

Source title is required.

Managed source list

Entries auto-sort by author, or by title when no author is present. Leading A/An/The are ignored for title-only sort keys.

0 sources0 synced0 warnings0 annotatedFirst A–Z: —

Browser-local assignment projects0 saved locally

Saved projectProject name

Submission-ready Works Cited page

The live preview applies MLA page mechanics: alphabetical ordering, a centered Work Cited/Works Cited heading, double spacing, and half-inch hanging indents. The existing formatter below still provides RTF and print; these Studio exports add portable project data, BibTeX, rich clipboard and self-contained HTML.

Readable document font Use three em dashes for consecutive works by the same author (MLA 9 option). Repeating the full name is the accessibility-first default.

Include annotations in preview/HTML export

Works Cited

Add sources to preview the finished MLA page.

MLA 9 permits readable fonts; follow your instructor when a specific font is required. The generator repeats identical author names by default for screen-reader clarity; the three-em-dash display option remains available for MLA 9 assignments that expect it.

Metadata lookup and reference-file parsing are evidence, not verification. Crossref/Open Library/reference-manager records can be incomplete or differ from the version you actually used. Review every generated entry and follow instructor or institutional requirements.

Ready. Manual pasted entries in the formatter below remain supported.

Finished MLA Works Cited entries

Unique entries—

Duplicates removed—

This page alphabetizes, removes exact duplicate entries, and applies a 0.5-inch hanging-indent preview. It does not invent missing source metadata or certify that a pasted entry already follows every MLA rule.

Works Cited

Why this builder uses core elements and containers

MLA 9 builds Works Cited entries from reusable core elements instead of a separate rigid formula for every medium. A source can also sit inside one or two larger containers—for example, an article inside a journal and then inside a database. The Studio keeps those layers visible so you can review what is actually being cited.

AuthorPerson, group, or organization credited for the source.

Title of sourceThe specific work you used: article, chapter, episode, report, image, etc.

ContainerJournal, website, anthology, podcast, conference, database, or other larger whole.

Contributors & versionEditors, translators, editions, versions, volumes, and numbers when relevant.

Publication factsPublisher or institution and the publication date when available.

LocationPages, DOI, permalink, URL, repository, institution, or other source location.

For authoritative MLA examples and edge cases, verify unusual sources with the MLA Style Center Works Cited guide. The generator does not replace instructor-specific requirements.

Works Cited is a source-building workflow, not only an alphabetizer

A Works Cited page contains the sources actually cited in the paper. This workspace separates source metadata, the full MLA 9 entry, the matching in-text marker, and the final A–Z hanging-indent page. It formats the metadata you provide; unusual sources and instructor-specific rules still need review against the governing MLA guidance.

MLA final-list audit

Check the list before it leaves the browser: entry count, exact duplicates, ordering signals, and portable exports.

Final-list QA

List checks

Format or load a reference list to review it.

Portable handoff

Copy or download the text you can inspect. RTF/print remain available in the main workflow.

Citation list formatter Generate MLA citations

Ready to review the current list.

MLA Works Cited Generator: Sort, Dedupe & Format

Alphabetize and deduplicate MLA Works Cited entries, then audit ordering, URLs/DOIs, duplicates and hanging-indent export readiness.

Duplicate matching

Core citation, in-text & export workflows

Start with the broad generator or required style, then move to a source-specific or bibliography specialist only when the metadata or submission format genuinely changes.

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Accuracy boundary

A citation generator can format only the metadata it receives. WebToolArc keeps manual inputs visible, distinguishes explicit DOI/ISBN lookups from arbitrary webpage scraping, and recommends checking instructor, journal, institutional, and source-specific exceptions before submission.

How to use this MLA Works Cited Page Generator

Paste finished MLA entries or load MLA citations saved in this browser, then alphabetize, remove exact duplicates, preview hanging indents, copy, print, or export RTF.

Accuracy and limits

This tool formats the final list. It does not correct a malformed citation or verify that the metadata inside each pasted entry is complete.