Citation Generator

Citation generator

There are various citation styles, and this online tool generates citations in three common citation styles.

Citations are essential in many documents like research papers or reports because it shows that a writer prepares that report or paper after doing proper research.

Most institutes make the citations compulsory even for the assignments, and in this scenario, you can use this citation generator for free.

How to generate citations?

Here’s how you can generate citations using this reference generator.

1. Enter the URL of the source website.
2. Input author’s first and last name.
3. Enter the publisher’s name and publication title.
4. Set publication date.
5. By pressing the “Create Citation” button, you will get citations.

What will you get after completion?

Once you press “Create Citation” button, this reference generator will generate citations in three different styles.

All three citation styles are explained below.

1. MLA

MLA citation style is a method of referencing that was designed and introduced by the Modern Language Association.

Here’s how an MLA citation looks like.

2. APA

APA citation style is also known as the Author/date referencing method. This citation style focuses on the Author’s last name and publication date.

Below is a sample of this citation style.

3. Chicago

The University of Chicago created the Chicago citation style, and it is primarily used in research papers related to history and occasions.

You can have a look at the sample citation.

When do you need to cite?

You need to add citations in your content when you are going to:

• Add factual data.
• Copy information from any outsource.
• Paraphrase the content.
• Present theories.