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Utilnivo

Citation Generator

Create APA, MLA, and Chicago citation drafts for common sources.

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Enter author, title, year, and source details to generate APA, MLA, or Chicago author-date citation drafts for websites, books, and journal articles. Always verify formatting against official style guides before submitting academic work.

How to use this tool

1. Select citation style and source type. 2. Fill required fields such as author and title. 3. Add publisher, URL, or journal details as prompted. 4. Click Generate citation. 5. Copy the draft and edit punctuation or capitalization to match your style manual.

Worked example

Example: APA website citation for author Smith, title Utilnivo Tools, year 2026, and a URL produces a formatted reference line you can paste into a bibliography.

How it works

Formats a draft citation from author, title, year, and source-type fields for APA 7, MLA 9, or Chicago author-date styles. Output is a starting point—verify against the official style guide.

Limitations

Results are based on the inputs you provide and may not cover every edge case. This tool is for general use and is not professional advice.

Privacy and file handling

Your data stays on your device and is not uploaded.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which citation styles are supported?

APA 7th, MLA 9th, and Chicago author-date drafts for websites, books, and journal articles.

Are these citations guaranteed correct?

No. Results are drafts only. Always verify formatting against the official style guide or your institution’s requirements.

Is my source data stored?

No. Citation drafts are generated on your device and inputs are not stored.

Part of these workflows

This tool is one step in a longer job. Jump straight to your step or open the full workflow guide.

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