Citation Generator
Generate a citation in APA, MLA or Chicago style for a website, book or journal article.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this citation guaranteed to be perfectly formatted?
This tool generates a solid starting draft based on the fields you provide, but citation rules have many edge cases (multiple authors, missing dates, organizational authors). Always double-check against your institution's official style guide before submitting. See our guide on common citation mistakes.
Which style should I use?
This depends on your field and your instructor's requirements — see our guide on APA vs MLA vs Chicago for general guidance on which is typically used where.
What if a source has multiple authors?
This generator is built for single-author sources. For multiple authors, you'll need to manually adjust the author field formatting according to your chosen style's specific multi-author rules.
Does this create both in-text citations and a reference list entry?
This tool generates the full reference list / works cited entry. See our guide on in-text citations vs reference lists for how to format the shorter in-text version.
Is my source information stored anywhere?
No. The citation is generated entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to or stored on our servers.