Citation Formatter
Format citations perfectly in APA7, MLA9, Chicago, Harvard, or IEEE with in-text citations, reference lists, and footnotes.
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Expect rigorous, citation-ready prose with counterarguments acknowledged.
如何使用 Citation Formatter
- Paste the source details in any format — the AI will identify the components.
- Select the citation style required by your professor or target journal.
- Choose the source type or let the AI auto-detect it from the information provided.
- Select the output format you need: in-text, reference list, both, or footnote.
- Copy the formatted citation from the 'Copy-Ready Output' section.
使用案例
Format individual citations while writing a research paper
Convert citations from one style to another for a different journal submission
Create footnotes for a Chicago-style history paper
Format unusual source types (government reports, datasets, social media posts)
最佳结果的技巧
- Always include DOI numbers — they are required in APA 7th and recommended in most other styles.
- Use 'Auto-Detect' for source type unless you know the AI is getting it wrong.
- Double-check author name formatting — this is the most common citation error.
- For web sources, include the access date if the content might change over time.
- Use this tool alongside your reference manager (Zotero, Mendeley) to verify formatting.
常见问题
How is this different from the Bibliography Generator?
The Citation Formatter focuses on individual citation formatting with in-text, reference list, and footnote options. The Bibliography Generator is designed for batch-formatting multiple sources into a complete reference list. Use this for precision on individual sources.
Can I format multiple citations at once?
This tool is optimized for one source at a time for maximum accuracy. For multiple sources, use the Bibliography Generator tool or run this tool multiple times.
Which citation style should I use?
Use the style your institution or journal requires. APA 7th is the most common in social sciences, MLA 9th in humanities, Chicago in history and some humanities, Harvard in UK/Australian institutions, and IEEE in engineering and computer science.
What if I'm missing some information about my source?
The AI will flag missing required fields and format what you have. It also provides guidance on where to find the missing information. Most styles have rules for handling missing authors, dates, or publishers.
Are the formatted citations 100% accurate?
The AI follows current style guide rules with high accuracy. However, always verify critical submissions (journal papers, dissertations) against the official style manual or your university's citation guide.
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✍️ Prompt Library
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]