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Citation Generator (APA & MLA)
Fill in author, title, source, year, and URL to generate ready-to-use APA and MLA formatted citations.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter the source's author, title, publisher, and year.
- 2Optionally add a URL.
- 3Copy the generated APA or MLA citation.
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover every citation style?+
It covers APA and MLA, the two most commonly required in US high school and college writing — for Chicago or other styles, check your institution's style guide.
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