APA Citation Generator

Format references in APA 7th Edition. Fill in the fields and your citation appears instantly.

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How to use this APA Citation Generator

Accurate citations are the backbone of academic integrity. Whether you are a high-school student, an undergraduate, or a researcher, formatting your bibliography correctly is essential to avoid plagiarism. This free APA generator formats your source details according to the rules of the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition.

Steps

  1. Choose your source type (book, journal article, website, video or newspaper).
  2. Enter the title, author(s), publication date and publisher.
  3. Tick “Is online source” and paste the URL if the source is on the web.
  4. Press Generate Citation and copy the formatted entry.

A note on accuracy

This tool applies the most common formatting rules for each source type. Style manuals contain many special cases, so always check the final entry against your instructor’s requirements or the official manual before submitting your work.

Understanding APA Style

APA style is widely used in the social sciences, including psychology, education and sociology. It emphasises the date of publication, since up-to-date research is often crucial in scientific fields. An APA reference entry generally includes the Author, Year of Publication, Title of Work and Source.

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