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What a MHRA reference looks like
MHRA style is published by the Modern Humanities Research Association and is widespread in UK humanities departments. It cites in footnotes with full bibliographic detail on first mention, paired with an alphabetical bibliography.
Reference list entry
Lena Berg, 'Climate Adaptation in Coastal Cities', Journal of Urban Studies, 18.2 (2023), pp. 101–118.
In-text citation
superscript ¹ → footnote with the full reference
Key MHRA rules
- Cite with superscript numbers; the first footnote carries the full reference.
- Names appear in natural order in footnotes: Lena Berg, not Berg, Lena.
- Article titles take single quotation marks; journal titles are italicized.
- Volume and issue join with a period: 18.2 (2023), followed by the pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MHRA citation generator free?
Yes. You can generate MHRA citations free of charge — paste a DOI or URL above and copy the result. A free account saves 5 sources a week to projects; CitApp Pro removes the cap and adds unlimited AI reference lists.
What does a MHRA reference look like?
A journal article in MHRA style is formatted like this: Lena Berg, 'Climate Adaptation in Coastal Cities', Journal of Urban Studies, 18.2 (2023), pp. 101–118.
Which subjects use MHRA style?
MHRA is most common in modern languages, literature and the humanities (UK). Always check your course guide, since departments sometimes use their own variant.
Which MHRA edition does CitApp follow?
CitApp follows the 4th edition (2024).
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