Free MHRA Journal Referencing Generator
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How to cite a journal in MHRA
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Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.
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MHRA Journal Reference Format
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MHRA Journal Reference Examples
Print Journal Article
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Journal with DOI
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Book Review
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Examples formatted in MHRA style
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reference a journal article in MHRA?
Footnote: Author, 'Article Title', Journal Name, Volume.Issue (Year), Pages (p. X for pinpoint). Example: John Smith, 'Romantic Irony', Modern Language Review, 119.2 (2024), 234-256 (p. 240).
How is the MHRA journal footnote different from the bibliography?
Footnotes use forename first and can include pinpoint pages. Bibliography entries invert the first author surname and list the full page range without pinpoints.
How do I include a DOI in MHRA?
Add the DOI in angle brackets after the page numbers. Example: Smith, 'Title', Journal, 10.2 (2024), 45-67 <https://doi.org/10.1234/example>.
How do I reference an online-only journal in MHRA?
Include the URL in angle brackets and access date in square brackets after the page numbers or paragraph numbers.
How do I use shortened footnotes for journals in MHRA?
After the first full citation, use: Surname, p. X. Or ibid., p. X if immediately following the same source.
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