Citation Generator

How to cite a source

Choose your citation style and source type, fill in the author, title, and publication details, and your formatted citation appears instantly. Click "Copy Citation" to paste it directly into your paper or bibliography.

Which style should I use?

APA is common in psychology, education, and the sciences. MLA is common in literature and the humanities. Chicago is common in history and some social sciences. When in doubt, check your assignment instructions or ask your instructor.

Is this citation guaranteed to be correct?

This tool follows the general rules of each style for common source types, but citation rules have many edge cases (multiple authors, no author, no date, and more). Always double-check against your school's style guide or the official APA, MLA, or Chicago manual before submitting your work.

FAQ

What if my source has no author?
Leave the author fields blank the citation will start with the title instead, which is the standard approach across all three styles.

Can I cite a source with multiple authors?
This tool supports a single author for simplicity. For sources with multiple authors, generate the citation here and then adjust the author list to match your style guide's rules for two or more authors.