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Citation Generator

Create academic citations in multiple formats.

Formatted Citations

APA 7th

MLA 9th

Chicago

Harvard

IEEE

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About This Tool

Free citation generator for academic papers. Create properly formatted citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard styles. Generate bibliographies instantly.

How to Use

  1. 1Select citation style
  2. 2Choose source type
  3. 3Fill in source details
  4. 4Generate formatted citation
  5. 5Copy to clipboard or export

Key Features

  • APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard formats
  • Books, journals, websites, more
  • In-text citation generation
  • Bibliography export
  • Multiple source types

Tips & Best Practices

1Always double-check generated citations against the official style guide
2Include DOIs for journal articles when available
3Keep a running bibliography as you research to save time later
4Use the URL field for online sources and include the access date

Common Use Cases

•A student writing a research paper needing APA citations
•A researcher compiling a bibliography for a journal submission
•A teacher creating a reading list with proper citations

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