UMARIX Education ToolsCitation Generator
A citation lets a reader find your exact source. Enter the author, title, year, and publisher or website, and the tool formats the same source in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles. Always verify the result against the current official style guide before submitting academic work, because edition rules and punctuation change.
Note: verify every citation against the current official APA, MLA, or Chicago style guide before submission.
How to use
- Choose the source type: book, website, or journal article.
- Enter author, title, year, and publisher or URL.
- Click Generate citations.
- Copy the style you need and verify it against the official style guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which citation style should I use?
Use the style your teacher, university, or journal requires. APA is common in social sciences, MLA in humanities, and Chicago in history and publishing.
Why must I verify the citation?
Style manuals are updated, and edge cases such as missing authors, multiple authors, and online sources have special rules that a simple generator cannot cover perfectly.
What if there is no author?
Most styles then start the entry with the title. Check the current manual for the exact rule for your source type.