Citation Generator
Generate properly formatted citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago style. Enter a URL, book, or article and get instant citations.
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Citations
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What you get
- Scoped to one writing decision
- Voice-safe by default
- Pairs with the editor for a real draft
Enter source details above to generate citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago format.
About the citation generator
The Citation Generator creates properly formatted references for your essays and research papers. Select a source type (website, book, or journal article), enter the source details, and get citations in all three major academic formats simultaneously: MLA 9th edition, APA 7th edition, and Chicago 17th edition.
Supported citation styles
- MLA 9th Edition: Used in English, literature, and humanities courses. Features author-page in-text citations and a Works Cited page.
- APA 7th Edition: Used in psychology, education, and social sciences. Features author-date in-text citations and a References page.
- Chicago 17th Edition: Used in history and some humanities fields. Features footnote/endnote citations and a Bibliography.
Why citations matter
Proper citations give credit to original authors, help readers locate your sources, and demonstrate the depth of your research. They also protect you from plagiarism by clearly attributing ideas and quotes to their sources. Every academic paper requires citations, and using the correct format shows attention to detail and academic integrity.
FAQ
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The citation generator supports MLA 9th edition, APA 7th edition, and Chicago 17th edition (notes-bibliography style). Each format follows the latest official guidelines.
Your instructor or assignment guidelines will specify which citation style to use. MLA is most common in English and humanities courses. APA is standard in psychology, education, and social sciences. Chicago is used in history and some humanities fields.
Yes. When no author is available, each citation style has specific rules. In MLA, start with the title. In APA, move the title to the author position. The generator handles this automatically when the author field is left blank.
An in-text citation is a brief note within your paper that points to the full source. A reference (or Works Cited entry) is the complete source information listed at the end of your paper. This generator creates the full reference entries.
The generator follows the official guidelines for MLA 9th, APA 7th, and Chicago 17th editions. However, you should always double-check citations against your style guide, as some sources may have unusual formatting requirements.
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