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Citation Generator
Big ideas.
Well-cited papers.
Essay due? Research notes everywhere? Bring your sources together and build the references your assignment needs.
For essays, research papers & dissertations.
Ideas worth
building on.
Read. Think. Reference.
Source → Keep the original details.
Idea → Put it in your own words.
Citation → Give the author credit.
Back it up.✦
OPEN YOUR REFERENCE NOTEBOOK
One source at a time.
Keep your source open beside you.
We’ll help with the formatting.
How It Works
Our free citation creator can automatically generate proper citations for works cited in your paper. The whole process is simple:
- You choose the citation style that should be applied to your paper: APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian or Harvard. If you are not sure which one to choose, you should check your paper instructions or consult your instructor.
- You choose a source type from the list. Citations taken from a book, a newspaper article, or an online source have different formats. Make sure you've chosen the right one.
- Enter the author's or editor's name, the title of the source, and the year it was published. Also, add the location and the publisher, page numbers, the website address, or any other information, depending on the type of source you choose.
- Press “Generate” and a proper citation will appear that is ready to use.
BEFORE YOU HIT SUBMIT
A stronger paper
starts with the details.
Use this quick study checklist to review your references before submitting your assignment. Your course handbook or instructor’s requirements should guide your final formatting.
Match the source
Select Book, Journal, Web Page, or another source type. The fields change to fit the material you are citing.
Use the original details
Check author names, title, publication date, and publisher against the source. Include a DOI or URL where the chosen format calls for it.
Read the final reference
Check spelling, capitalization, dates, and missing information. Do not assume a generated reference is complete if a field was left blank.
Remember your in-text citation
Your reference list and citations within the paper work together. Follow your assignment’s guidance on author names, dates, page numbers, or notes.
