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Citation Style Comparison
| Style | Common Use | In-text Format |
|---|---|---|
| MLA 9th | Humanities, English, Literature | (Author Page) |
| APA 7th | Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM | (Author, Year) |
| Chicago 17th | History, Publishing, Fine Arts | Footnotes or (Author Year) |
| Harvard | Sciences, Business (UK/Australia) | (Author Year) |
About Citations
A citation credits a source used in academic writing. It gives readers enough information to locate the original work. Each citation style has specific rules about the order, punctuation, and formatting of source details.
MLA (Modern Language Association) is widely used in humanities courses. It emphasizes authorship and uses parenthetical author-page citations. The 9th edition simplified rules for containers and is the current standard.
APA (American Psychological Association) is the standard in social sciences and STEM. It uses author-date citations and emphasizes publication date, reflecting the importance of recency in scientific literature.
Chicago style is common in history and publishing. The 17th edition supports both notes-bibliography and author-date systems. This tool generates the notes-bibliography format.
Harvard referencing is widely used in the UK, Australia, and Europe. It is similar to APA in structure (author-date) but differs in punctuation details.
This tool generates citations based on standard formatting rules. Always verify citations against your institution's specific requirements, as some professors or journals may have additional guidelines.
Privacy & Limitations
- All calculations run entirely in your browser -- nothing is sent to any server.
- Results are computed using standard formulas and should be verified for critical applications.
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Citation Generator FAQ
What is Citation Generator?
Citation Generator is a free education tool that helps you Generate MLA, APA, Chicago, and Harvard citations for books, websites, and journals.
How do I use Citation Generator?
Enter your input values, review the calculated output, and adjust inputs until you reach the result you need. The result updates in your browser.
Is Citation Generator private?
Yes. Calculations run locally in your browser. Inputs are not uploaded to a server by default, and refreshing the page clears session data.
Does Citation Generator require an account or installation?
No. You can use this tool directly in your browser without sign-up or software installation.
How accurate are results from Citation Generator?
This tool applies standard formulas or deterministic processing logic for estimates. For medical, legal, tax, or investment decisions, verify with a qualified professional.
Can I save or share outputs from Citation Generator?
You can bookmark this page and copy outputs manually. Results are not persisted in your account and are typically not embedded in the URL.