Citation Generator
Generate citations in APA, MLA and Chicago formats.
Online citation and reference generator
Bibliographic citations are fundamental in academic work. Correctly citing sources gives credibility, allows verification, and avoids plagiarism. Our generator supports APA 7, MLA 9, and Chicago formats.
Each format has specific rules about element order, punctuation, italics, and listing multiple authors. Our tool applies these rules automatically.
You can generate citations for books, journal articles, websites, and newspaper articles. Each citation can be copied to clipboard with a single click.
Frequently asked questions
What citation format should I use?
It depends on your institution and discipline. APA is commonly used in social sciences and psychology. MLA is standard in humanities and literature. Chicago is used in history and some social sciences. Check your university or journal guidelines to know which one they require.
Are the generated citations 100% correct?
The citations are generated following the standard rules of each format. However, some special cases (translations, editions, works without an author) may require manual adjustments. It is always recommended to review the final citation against the official style guides.
Can I cite sources with multiple authors?
Yes. You can add as many authors as needed. Each citation format has specific rules for listing multiple authors: APA uses "&" before the last one, MLA uses "and", and with more than 3 authors some formats abbreviate with "et al."
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