Cite a source: citation styles and reference lists

Choose the citation style your assignment requires, enter the source details and check the reference in your document.

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Which style do I need?

Use the style named by your teacher, journal or publisher. The general generator lets you choose a style when you already know its name. Citation generator.

Does the source have missing details?

Enter the details you can find on the source. Leave an unknown year blank; do not replace it with the year you opened the page. APA citation generator.

Am I making a whole reference list?

Generate each source separately, then check ordering, repeated citations and formatting in your document. These tools do not manage a complete bibliography. MLA citation generator.

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