Free Citation Generator: Create Accurate Citations in Seconds
Save hours on your research papers and professional reports with instant, properly formatted citations.
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Generate citations in multiple formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) for your sources.
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Citation Generator
Generate citations in multiple formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) for your sources.
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What is a Citation Generator?
A Citation Generator creates properly formatted citations in various styles (APA, MLA, Chicago) for academic papers, making it easy to give credit to sources.
How to use
Select citation style, enter source details (author, title, date, URL), and the generator will create a formatted citation you can copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Citation Generator?
A Citation Generator is a tool that automatically formats source information (such as author, title, and publication date) into specific citation styles like APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard. It helps you create bibliographies and in-text citations quickly and accurately.
Which citation styles are supported?
This tool supports the most common academic citation styles, including APA (7th edition), MLA (9th edition), Chicago/Turabian (17th edition), Harvard, and IEEE. You can select your preferred style from the dropdown menu before generating.
How do I cite a source without a named author?
If a source has no known author, move the title of the work to the author position (in italics if it is a book, periodical, or report; in quotation marks if it is an article or chapter). The generator handles this automatically if you leave the 'Author' field blank and fill in the 'Title'.
Can I generate in-text citations?
Yes, for every full citation you generate, the tool also provides the corresponding in-text or parenthetical citation format. This is usually displayed directly below the bibliography entry.
What should I do if I cannot find the publication date?
If no date is available, use the abbreviation 'n.d.' (which stands for 'no date') in the date field. The generator will format this correctly according to the specific rules of your chosen citation style.
Is my bibliography automatically alphabetized?
If you use the 'Add to List' feature to compile multiple citations, the final list can be sorted alphabetically by the first author's last name using the 'Sort' button before exporting.
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