MLA Citation Guide (MLA 8th edition)

• Journal Article from a Library Database With a DOI Number - One Author
• Journal Article from a Library Database With a DOI Number - Two Authors
• Journal Article From Library Database Without a DOI Number - One Author
• Journal Article From Library Database Without a DOI Number - Two Authors
• Journal Article From a Website - One Author
• Journal Article From a Website - Two Authors
• Journal Article in Print - One Author
• Journal Article in Print - Two Authors
• Three or More Authors
• In-Text Citation For Two or More Authors/Editors

DOI Numbers for Journal Articles

Some electronic content like journal articles are assigned a unique number called a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). The DOI gives a way to find an article. If a DOI is provided for a journal article, include it after the page numbers of the article as "doi:doi number". 

If no DOI number is given, UWM WSH Library recommends that you make certain that you do not just copy the address from the search box, but rather use the perma-link from within the article because library databases require a login most URLs will stop working after the session ends.

If you do not have information such as an editor's name, a volume or page numbers leave those sections out of your citation.

Not sure whether your article is from a journal? Look for these characteristics:

• Main purpose is often to report results of original search
• Articles usually have a very narrow, technical subject focus
• May see labeled sections such as the abstract, discussion, results, and conclusion
• Author of the article is an expert or specialist in the field and often their credentials are listed
• Article is intended for students, scientists, researchers and/or professionals instead of the general public
• Usually includes a References list at the end

Articles may also come from magazines or newspapers.