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Generate APA, MLA, Chicago & Harvard citations for books, journals & websites.
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Citation Generator formats references in the common academic styles, APA, MLA, Chicago, and others, from the source details you provide, helping you build a consistent, correctly-formatted bibliography without memorising each style's punctuation rules.
The first step is using the style your assignment requires, which is normally specified: APA tends to appear in the sciences and social sciences, MLA in the humanities, and Chicago in history and publishing. Generating in the wrong style is a common, avoidable mark-loser.
Accuracy depends on your input: the tool applies the style's rules to the details you enter, so complete, correct source information produces a correct citation, while missing fields cause errors. Always proofread the result against the official guide for tricky cases, multiple authors, editions, or sources with no date often need a small manual adjustment.
Citations are generated in your browser, so your source details stay private. Pair it with the GPA Calculator, Word Counter, and the other ToolsMonk student tools to manage citations, length, and grades across your coursework.
| Price | Free, no signup, no paywall, no watermark |
|---|---|
| Works on | Any modern browser: desktop, tablet, and mobile |
| Processing | In your browser, files never leave your device |
| Account required | None |
| Category | Student Tools |
Choose your citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
Enter the source details, author, title, date, publisher/URL
The tool formats a correct citation
Copy it into your bibliography
Generates formatted citations in common styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, and more)
Build references from the source details you provide
Consistent formatting for bibliographies and works-cited lists
Copy-ready output for your paper
Runs in your browser, your source details stay on your device
Free, with no signup and no limit on problems
Building a works-cited or references list for an essay or research paper
Formatting a single citation correctly in APA, MLA, or Chicago
Keeping citation style consistent across a whole assignment
Citing books, websites, and articles to a school's required format
Confirm the exact style and edition your assignment requires before generating, styles update over time
Always proofread generated citations against the official style guide for tricky sources (multiple authors, no date, editions)
Enter complete source details; missing fields are the main reason a citation comes out slightly wrong
Common questions about this tool, its workflow, and what to expect before you use it.
American Psychological Association
The official APA reference format.
Modern Language Association
The official MLA citation format.
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