How to Cite a Figure in MLA 9th edition

A chart, graph or diagram taken from a book, report or article.

Example in MLA 9th edition

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. “History of Global Temperature Change and Causes of Recent Warming.” Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, Figure SPM.1, Cambridge University Press, 2021, p. 6, https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009157896.001.
In-text (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)

What MLA 9th edition includes

These are the details of the example above that the style prints, so they are the ones to collect for your own source.

  • Figure Title/Caption
  • Creator(s)
  • Source Publication
  • Figure Number
  • Publisher
  • Page
  • Date
  • DOI

Record the figure number, caption, and the source publication. Note whether you created the figure or adapted it from another source.

The formatting comes from the style's own file, so check the finer points against your guide. What to check by hand in MLA 9th edition.

A Figure in other styles

APA 7th edition Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography) Harvard (Cite Them Right 12th edition) IEEE Vancouver

Other sources in MLA 9th edition

Website Book Journal Article Newspaper Article Book Chapter Thesis/Dissertation Report Video Podcast/Broadcast Magazine Article Software Dataset Patent Legal Case Legislation Bill Regulation Hearing Standard Treaty Conference Paper Manuscript Review Book Review Classic Work Reference Entry Dictionary Entry Encyclopedia Entry Periodical Collection Interview Speech Song Musical Score Graphic Map Performance Event Pamphlet Preprint Document Post Blog Post Personal Communication Generative AI