Citation
Generator
APA 7th · MLA 9th · Harvard · Chicago 17th. Fill in the fields and copy instantly.
How to use
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Select style & source
Choose your referencing style (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago) and the type of source you're citing.
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Fill in the details
Enter the author, title, year, and other fields. Fill in as many as you have — the tool handles the rest.
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Copy your citation
Click Generate, then copy the formatted citation directly into your reference list.
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What Is a Citation Generator?
A citation generator is a tool that formats source information into a correctly structured academic reference. You provide the author, title, year, and other details; the tool outputs a complete citation in the style you select — APA, MLA, Harvard, or Chicago. Citation generators eliminate formatting errors and save significant time when building a reference list.
APA vs MLA vs Harvard vs Chicago — Which Should You Use?
- APA 7th — Standard in psychology, social sciences, education, and nursing. Uses author-date in-text citations.
- MLA 9th — Standard in literature, language, and humanities. Uses author-page in-text citations.
- Harvard — Common in UK and Australian universities across most subjects. Uses author-date in-text citations with a specific reference list format.
- Chicago 17th — Used in history, arts, and some social sciences. Supports both notes-bibliography and author-date systems.
Do I Still Need to Cite After Paraphrasing?
Yes. Paraphrasing a source does not remove the obligation to cite it. Presenting another author's idea in your own words without attribution is still plagiarism. The citation format for a paraphrased source is the same as for a direct quote — only the page number is typically omitted for in-text citations in APA and Harvard styles.
