Citation tools can go by many names: citation software, citation managers, citation generators, reference management software, bibliographic management tools, etc. While the name may vary, they do have some common elements including the main function of collecting and organizing citations. Most of these software packages also allow for the creation of works cited or references lists in a variety of formats and styles. The ability to integrate with word processing software is a key feature of many of the more popular citation software.
What are citation generators?
Citation generators are tools that automatically create citations for your research materials.
What are citation managers?
Citation managers not only generate citations automatically, but also helps you collect, organize, store and often share your research materials.
Are the citations created by citation software accurate?
As these tools are becoming more popular it is important to note that they have limitations and should not be used in isolation. We recommend that all citations should be checked for accuracy using the MLA citation format.
The following web sites will build citations for you, based on the information you enter. Make sure to select MLA 8th style. Remember - you are always responsible for the accuracy of your citations. Citation generators are convenient to use, but may not always be 100% accurate. Also remember that the citation and the Works Cited/References list you create is only as accurate as the data you input!
CiteFast is a simple but efficient way to cite sources in APA, MLA, or Chicago styles. Access is free; you’ll only need to create an account if you want to see your sources after four days.
At no cost, Cite Fast allows you to:
Uses a web form to generate citations in MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian formats. It’s simple, user-friendly, and also a great resource if you need to cite films or audio.
With the free version, you can:
Take advantage of the auto-fill tool for a number of resources by simply searching the title.
With the free version, you can:
