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Citation generator

Cite it right, once

A citation generator for APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 17 and Harvard. It runs in your browser and nothing you type leaves your device. Below it, see how each style builds a citation.

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Worked example: an invented book

Reference entry

Rivera, A. (2021). The art of note-taking (2nd ed.). Example Press.

In-text citation

(Rivera, 2021, p. 14)

Worked example: an invented book

Reference entry

Rivera, Ana. The Art of Note-Taking. 2nd ed., Example Press, 2021.

In-text citation

(Rivera 14)

Worked example: an invented book

Reference entry

Rivera, Ana. 2021. The Art of Note-Taking. 2nd ed. New York: Example Press.

In-text citation

(Rivera 2021, 14)

Worked example: an invented book

Reference entry

Rivera, A. (2021) The art of note-taking. 2nd edn. London: Example Press.

In-text citation

(Rivera, 2021, p. 14)

Examples show the general pattern. Always check your style manual or your instructor's guidance.

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How it works

Three steps

  1. Enter the source

    Type the title, author and publication details.

  2. Pick a style

    Choose APA, MLA, Chicago or Harvard.

  3. Copy the citation

    Copy the formatted entry into your paper.

Style guides

Learn the styles first

Plain-language guides to each citation style and source type.

Questions

Short answers

Anything else is on the contact page.

Where does what I type go?

Nowhere. The citation is built in your browser and nothing is sent to us. A list you save is kept in this browser's own storage on this device, and you can clear it at any time.

Which styles and sources does it support?

APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 17 (notes and bibliography, and author-date) and Harvard, for books, journal articles, web pages and online videos. Harvard varies by institution, so check your own guidance.

Can I trust a generated citation?

Treat it as a starting point and compare it with your style manual or your instructor's rules before you submit.