Citation Generator
Guide: Title Case Rules: AP, APA, Chicago and MLA Compared
Only used when a page has no date, as APA does not need it.
Your APA 7 reference
APA 7th edition
- Add the title.
- Add the website name or an author.
- Add the web address.
Fill in the form and your reference appears here.
In-text citation
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Type your titles the way your style wants them: sentence case for APA, and title case for MLA and Chicago. Check the result against your style guide or your teacher’s rules, because they can differ for unusual sources.
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How to use
- 1Choose the style (APA, MLA or Chicago) and the type of source.
- 2Fill in the authors, title and publication details.
- 3Copy your reference and its in-text citation, or add it to your list.
Frequently asked questions
Which citation styles are covered?
APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition and Chicago 17th edition in the notes and bibliography form. You can switch between them and the same details are reformatted.
What kinds of source can I cite?
Websites, books and journal articles. They cover most of what students cite, and the form changes to ask for the right details.
Does it look anything up for me?
No. You type the details yourself, so nothing is sent over the internet. That also means you should check the details you copy from a page.
Is the italic formatting kept when I copy?
Yes. Copy reference puts the formatted version on your clipboard, so italics and hanging indents carry over into Word and Google Docs. In plain text editors you get the text without italics.
Can I build a whole reference list?
Yes. Press Add to my list for each source. The list is sorted by author in the style's order and saved on this device, and you can copy it all at once.
Read the guides
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Title Case Rules: AP, APA, Chicago and MLA Compared
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How to Cite a Website, Book or Article in APA, MLA and Chicago
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