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Citation Generator

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INPUT

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Source Type

Citation Format

Source Details

Author(s)

Format: Last, First — separate multiple authors with semicolons

Title *

Year *

Publisher

City

Edition

ISBN

Journal Name

Volume

Issue

Pages

DOI

URL

Access Date

Website Name

Conference Name

Location

OUTPUT

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Guide

Citation Generator

Quickly generate properly formatted academic citations in APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago 17th, and Harvard styles. Enter your source details — whether it’s a book, journal article, website, or conference paper — and get a correctly formatted citation instantly.

How to Use

1. Select your source type (Book, Journal Article, Website, or Conference Paper).

2. Choose your preferred citation format (APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard).

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3. Fill in the source details — author(s), title, year, and any additional fields that appear based on your source type.

4. Your formatted citation appears automatically in the output area. Copy or download it with one click.

Features

Four Citation Styles – Supports APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago 17th, and Harvard formatting standards.
Multiple Source Types – Handle books, journal articles, websites, and conference papers with type-specific fields.
Real-Time Generation – Citations update automatically as you type, no button clicks needed.
Multiple Authors – Properly formats single, dual, and multi-author citations with correct punctuation per style.
One-Click Copy & Download – Instantly copy to clipboard or download as a text file.

 FAQ

What is the difference between APA and MLA citation styles?

APA (American Psychological Association) is primarily used in social sciences, psychology, and education. It emphasizes the publication date and uses author-date in-text citations. MLA (Modern Language Association) is used in humanities and liberal arts, focusing on authorship and page numbers. APA uses initials for first names while MLA uses full first names.
When should I use Chicago style citations?

Chicago style is commonly used in history, arts, and some social sciences. It offers two systems: notes-bibliography (footnotes with a bibliography) and author-date (similar to APA). The notes-bibliography system is preferred in humanities, while the author-date system is used in sciences. Chicago style is also the standard for many book publishers.
How do I cite a source with multiple authors?

The rules vary by style. In APA, list up to 20 authors separated by commas with an ampersand before the last. For 21+ authors, list the first 19, then an ellipsis, then the last author. In MLA, for three or more authors use the first author followed by et al. In Chicago and Harvard, similar patterns apply with slight variations in punctuation and thresholds for using et al.