Bibliography Generator
Format bibliographic entries in APA7, MLA9, Chicago, Harvard, or IEEE style with perfect punctuation and ordering.
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How to Use Bibliography Generator
- Paste your source information in any format — author, title, journal, year, etc.
- Select the citation style required by your institution or journal.
- Choose the source type for the most accurate formatting rules.
- Enter multiple sources separated by blank lines to format them all at once.
- Copy the formatted citations directly into your reference list.
Use Cases
Format journal article citations for a research paper
Create a complete bibliography for a thesis or dissertation
Convert citations from one style to another (e.g., APA to MLA)
Format web sources and online articles with correct access dates
Tips for Best Results
- Include DOI numbers when available — they are now required in most citation styles.
- Always double-check auto-detected source types, especially for online journal articles.
- Use the 'Missing Information' flags to identify fields you need to look up.
- For books, include the edition number and publisher location if available.
- Format your entire reference list at once to ensure consistent styling across all entries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which citation style should I use?
Use whatever your professor or journal requires. APA is standard in social sciences, MLA in humanities, Chicago in history, IEEE in engineering, and Vancouver in medical sciences. When in doubt, ask your instructor.
How accurate is the formatting?
The AI follows the latest edition of each style guide. However, always verify against your institution's specific requirements — some universities have local variations of standard styles.
Can I format multiple sources at once?
Yes. Paste multiple sources separated by blank lines and select the number of sources. The AI will format each one and present them in proper reference list order.
What if I'm missing some source information?
The AI will format what you have and flag missing required fields. It also suggests where to find the missing information (publisher website, Google Scholar, library database).
Does this handle online sources and websites?
Yes. Select 'Website / Online Source' as the source type. The AI will include proper URL formatting, access dates, and handle sources with no author or date according to each style's rules.
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Ready-to-use prompts — click "Use This" to auto-fill the tool
Write an abstract (250 words) for a research paper on [topic] covering background, methods, results, and conclusion.
Create a literature review outline for a paper on [topic] with 8 key themes to explore.
Generate 10 research questions for a study on [topic]. Include both quantitative and qualitative options.
Write a methodology section for a [research type] study on [topic].
Summarise this research paper in 5 bullet points: [paste abstract/text]