How to use the Citation Generator
Enter a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to automatically fetch article metadata and generate a perfect citation in APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard format. You can also enter any website URL to cite a web page. Click Copy to copy the formatted citation directly to your clipboard — ready to paste into your essay or bibliography.
Find the DOI on the article page, in your library database, or on doi.org.
When to use each style
APA: Psychology, education, social sciences. MLA: Literature, humanities, arts. Chicago: History, some humanities. Harvard: Business, economics, sciences (UK/Australia).
What is a DOI?
A Digital Object Identifier is a permanent link to an academic article. It looks like 10.1038/nature12345. Find it on the article page or in Google Scholar.
Always double-check
Auto-generated citations can have errors — especially with unusual author names or missing metadata. Always verify against your style guide before submitting. Your professor will notice mistakes.