MLA Citation Guide - Conference-paper

How to Cite a Conference Paper in MLA: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing conference papers in MLA 9th edition.

Citation Format

Author, First Name. "Title of Paper." Conference Proceedings Title, edited by Editor Name, Publisher, Year, pp. Pages.

Example

Smith, John. "New Methods in Academic Research." Proceedings of the Academic Writing Conference, edited by Robert Davis, Academic Press, 2023, pp. 45-60.

Important Notes

  • Include the editor of proceedings
  • Specify the conference name
  • Include page numbers with "pp."
  • For online, add URL at the end

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