Tips for Selecting an Online Citation Generator
Online citations generators remove some of the effort
involved in creating accurate citations. However, citation
generators are not always up-to-date with current style guide standards.
1. You should "test" the generator before using it and compare the
citation it provides to you with the guidelines available on the library's
Citing Sources at the End of a Paper web page.
2. You should never have to pay for this type of
service. Below you will find a number of links to free citation creation
resources.
3. Remember that human error is still a barrier to
accuracy. Be sure that you...
(a) select the correct citation style and use this style consistently when
creating citations;
(b) select the correct type of item that you wish to cite;
(c) complete the citation creation forms as fully as possible; and
(d) when you copy the citation in your bibliography or works cited, be sure
to organize your citations alphabetically.
Free Citation Generators Online
KnightCite
Citation Service: Calvin College (MLA, APA, and Chicago Styles)
Citation Builder: North Carolina State University (MLA, APA, and CSE
Styles)
Online
Citation Wizards (MLA, APA, and CSE Styles)
Bedford Bibliographer (MLA, APA, CSE, and Chicago Styles)
Son of Citation
Machine (MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian Styles)
Other Resources
EasyBib
MLA Citation Maker
This resource is the most up-to-date in terms of current style
guidelines. This resource also creates citation in various other
styles. However, only the MLA citation maker is free.
Use RefWorks
RefWorks is the library online bibliographic management system
that allows you to save information about articles, books, and more.
You can organize these references and then create bibliographies and
in-text citations within seconds.
