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Citation Generator Tool
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Make accurate academic citations in seconds with the ScholarlyHelp citation generator. Get properly formatted references in APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard for books, websites, journals, and articles, with in-text citations included.
Every student has a reference list to build
Whether you're rushing or planning ahead, this free citation generator helps.
Reference list tonight
Paste a DOI or URL and generate a correctly formatted citation in seconds.
Your literature review
Build a consistent bibliography without checking every citation rule yourself.
Thesis or dissertation
Keep every chapter in one citation style from start to finish.
A PDF you found online
Upload a PDF and extract source details instead of typing them yourself.
Changing the style now
Switch citation styles without creating the same reference again.
Checking your own work
Generate citations as you go and keep your reference list organized.
How it works
From source to citation in 4 steps
Choose a style first
Select APA, MLA, Harvard, or Chicago before adding your source.
Pick the source type
Pick a book, website, journal, or another source type.
Autofill, or type it
Paste a DOI, URL, or PDF, or enter the details yourself.
Save your citations
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Built for accuracy, not guesswork
Uses the latest rules for every supported citation style.
Supports major styles
Generate citations in APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago with just a few clicks.
Autofills source details
Use a DOI, URL, or PDF to fill citation fields automatically.
Reference and in-text
Generate both the full reference and matching in-text citation together.
Two ways to handle your citations
Use the free citation generator yourself, or let our experts build and check your complete reference list.
Free tool, do it yourself
Easy to start.
Choose your style
Select APA, MLA, Harvard, or Chicago before choosing your source type.
Add your source
Paste a DOI, URL, upload a PDF, or enter the source details yourself.
Generate citations
Create both your reference entry and matching in-text citation instantly.
Copy and use it
Copy your finished citation and paste it straight into your reference list.
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Send us your brief
Tell us your subject, deadline, and the citation style your instructor requires.
Get an expert match
Your work is matched with an academic editor familiar with your required style.
Track the progress now
Follow the work and message your editor whenever you need an update.
Receive and review now
Receive your completed work and request free revisions until you're satisfied.
Generate complete citations instantly
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The tool works perfectly for individual sources. For a complete bibliography across a dissertation or research paper, ScholarlyHelp editors review every entry for accuracy, formatting, and consistency at any length.
- Any length, no source limit
- Every style covered
- Checked for consistency
- Any deadline
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What students say about this tool
Rated 4.6/5 Based on 1000+ Reviews
“I had 40 sources to cite in Chicago style and no idea where to start. I pasted each DOI in and had the whole reference list done in twenty minutes.”
Rachel M.
History, Boston University — Senior
“The PDF upload is what sold me. I did not have to retype the title and author from a scanned journal article, since it pulled everything from the file.”
Devon P.
Sociology, Ohio State — Graduate
“My professor is strict about APA 7. This got the in-text and the full citation right every time, and it saved me from losing easy marks.”
Amara N.
Nursing, Indiana — Junior
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FAQ — Common questions about this tool
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