Citation Generator
Quickly generate accurate bibliographical citations and in-text references in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and BibTeX formats.
- Authors: Format as
LastName, FirstName M.(separate multiple with commas). - Hanging indents are automatically formatted above for bibliography sections.
- Select BibTeX for direct insertion into LaTeX academic papers.
About Citation Generator
Create APA, MLA, and Chicago citations for books, websites, journals, and online articles. Speed up bibliography work while still verifying author names, dates, and URLs against your sources.
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Key Capabilities
- APA, MLA, and Chicago styles
- Books, websites, and journal templates
- Copy formatted citations instantly
- In-text and bibliography formats
- No account required
- Free for students and researchers
How to use Citation Generator
- 1
Select the citation style your assignment requires.
- 2
Choose the source type (book, website, journal, etc.).
- 3
Fill in author, title, date, and URL fields.
- 4
Review the generated citation for accuracy.
- 5
Copy into your bibliography or reference manager.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I trust the citation blindly?
Always verify against your style guide. Automated tools may miss edition, DOI, or access date details.
Which style do colleges use most?
APA is common in sciences and social sciences; MLA in humanities; Chicago in history and publishing.
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