Citation Generator

Generate citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles instantly. Perfect for research papers, essays, and academic writing. Supports books, articles, websites, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What citation styles are supported?

This tool supports three major citation styles: APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association), and Chicago. These are the most commonly used citation styles in academic writing.

What types of sources can I cite?

You can generate citations for books, journal articles, websites, and other sources. The tool allows you to enter author, title, publication date, publisher, URL, journal information, pages, and DOI as needed for your source type.

How accurate are the generated citations?

The tool follows standard formatting rules for APA, MLA, and Chicago styles. However, citation requirements can vary slightly between institutions and specific style guide editions. Always verify citations against your institution's style guide before submitting academic work.

Do I need to fill in all fields?

No, you only need to fill in the fields relevant to your source type. Required fields typically include author, title, and publication date. Additional fields like publisher, URL, journal information, and pages should be included when applicable to your source.

Can I save my citations?

This tool runs entirely in your browser and doesn't save citations. You can copy the generated citations to your clipboard and paste them into your document or bibliography. For multiple citations, you'll need to generate each one separately.

What is the difference between APA, MLA, and Chicago?

APA is commonly used in psychology, education, and social sciences. MLA is often used in humanities and literature. Chicago style is used in history, business, and fine arts. Each style has different formatting rules for author names, titles, dates, and source information.

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