Citation Generator
APA, MLA, and Chicago citations from a few details.
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Generate a formatted citation in APA, MLA, or Chicago style for a website or book, from author, title, year, and publisher/URL details.
Frequently asked questions
What source types does this cover?
Websites and books — the two most common source types for school and general writing. It doesn't yet cover journal articles, interviews, or other specialized source types.
Which citation style should I use?
It depends on your field or your instructor's requirement — APA is common in social sciences, MLA in humanities and English classes, and Chicago in history and some publishing contexts. Check your assignment guidelines if you're not sure.
Should I double-check the citation before submitting?
Yes — style guides have many edge cases (multiple authors, no listed author, organizational authors, etc.) that a simple generator like this doesn't fully cover, so treat this as a solid starting draft.