APA Citation Generator

Draft a basic author-date reference from entered source details. Your entered text stays in your browser.

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APA Citation Generator

Enter the source author, year, title, publisher or journal and location details. Use the original source to confirm each field.

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The result is a basic reference draft from the fields you enter. It does not look up sources or verify citation accuracy. Verify APA source-type and edition rules, author formatting, capitalisation and DOI presentation.

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How to Use the APA Citation Generator

Prepare Your Material

Enter the source author, year, title, publisher or journal and location details. Use the original source to confirm each field.

Run the Tool

The result is a basic reference draft from the fields you enter. It does not look up sources or verify citation accuracy.

Review Carefully

Verify APA source-type and edition rules, author formatting, capitalisation and DOI presentation.