Reference and Citation Generator for Professional Writing: Ever wished for a digital clipboard that spits out perfectly formatted citations? That’s our Free Reference Generator. It supports APA Citation Generator functionality plus MLA, Chicago, and IEEE with zero cost.
Citation & Reference Generator
For authors, researchers, and academics
Enter a URL to auto-fill fields (e.g., try “https://example.com/article”)
How to Use This Tool
- Select your preferred citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
- Choose the type of source you’re citing (book, journal article, website, etc.)
- Optional: Enter a URL and click “Fetch” to auto-fill fields (try with any URL)
- Fill in all the required fields for your source
- Click “Generate Citation” to create both in-text citations and reference list entries
- Copy the generated citations to your document
For the best results, ensure all information is accurate and complete. Different citation styles have different requirements.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Tool
- Select Citation Style: Choose APA (7th Edition), MLA (9th Edition), Chicago (17th ed.), or IEEE from the dropdown.
- Pick Source Type: Book, Journal Article, Website, Conference Proceeding, etc.
- (Optional) Website URL: Paste a URL to auto‑fetch author, title, date info. Click “Fetch”—and watch the fields populate.
- Fill Required Fields: Enter Author(s), Publication Year, Title*, Publisher or Journal*, Edition or Volume/Issue, Publication Location, DOI, URL.
- Hit “Generate Citation.”
- Copy and paste into your reference list. Boom—you’re done.
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