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Citation Generators

Citation generators are web-based tools that assist you in formatting citations for your academic research projects. Keep in mind, though, these generators don't provide spelling and grammar correction! What goes in, comes out - just as you type it! The following are links to some of the most popular free generators:

Knight Cite
Maintained by the Hekman Library at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, this tool offers formatted citations in MLA, APA and Chicago styles. Registration is free but not necessary; however it does offer more options to the user.

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Knight Cite
BibMe
Offers automatic fill-in-the-boxes or manual entry for print and non-print sources. Use the handy ISBN searching feature for books. Registration is free and allows you to save to an account for future use.

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Bib Me
Citation Machine
Provides a template for numerous document sources - both print and non-print - in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

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Citation Machine
EasyBib
Subscription-based bibliography generator. EasyBib offers free access to citing more than 50 source types using MLA citation format.

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EasyBib
ZoteroBib
ZoteroBib is a free service that helps you build a bibliography instantly from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software.

Reference Management Programs

Mendeley
Reference management software that allows you to import/annotate PDFs, and format citations in popular styles such as APA, ACS, MLA, and Chicago, plus many more.
Zotero
"Free tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. Automatically indexes the full-text content of your library, enabling you to find exactly what you're looking for with just a few keystrokes."