Is this citation generator free?

Yes. It's completely free with no sign-up and no limit on how many references you create.

Which Harvard style does it use?

It follows Cite Them Right, the Harvard version most UK universities use. Some universities have their own variation, so check your handbook for small differences.

Does it change my title capitalisation?

No. Type titles the way your style needs them: sentence case for APA and Harvard, title case for MLA.

Can I cite a source with no author?

Yes. Leave the authors box empty and the generator moves the title (or website name) to the front, as each style requires.

Free tool

Free Citation Generator: APA, Harvard and MLA

Create references and in-text citations for books, journal articles and websites. Free, no sign-up, and nothing leaves your browser.

Referencing style

Source type

AuthorsOne per line, as Surname, First name. For an organisation, just write its name.TitleYearPublisherEditionPlace of publication (Harvard)DOI

Reference

Title. (n.d.).

In-text citation

(Title, n.d.)

Check the result against your university's guide. Write titles in the capitalisation your style needs: sentence case for APA and Harvard, title case for MLA.

How to use the citation generator

Pick your referencing style: APA 7th, Harvard or MLA 9th.
Choose the type of source: a book, a journal article or a website.
Fill in the details you have. The reference and the in-text citation update as you type.
Click Add to reference list to build your full list. It's sorted alphabetically for you, ready to paste into Word or Google Docs with the italics kept.

Nothing you type is uploaded or saved. It all stays in your browser.

Which referencing style should I use?

Always use the one your module handbook asks for. As a rough guide, APA is common in psychology, nursing, education and business, Harvard is the default at many UK and Australian universities, and MLA is used in English, languages and the humanities. Our Harvard referencing guide explains the rules in more detail.

Common referencing mistakes

Mixing two styles in one assignment.
Citing a source in the text but leaving it out of the reference list, or the other way round.
Forgetting page numbers for direct quotes.
Using a website when an academic source is available.

Short on time? Our proofreading and editing service checks your referencing against your university's style.

Frequently asked questions

Is this citation generator free?: Yes. It's completely free with no sign-up and no limit on how many references you create.
Which Harvard style does it use?: It follows Cite Them Right, the Harvard version most UK universities use. Some universities have their own variation, so check your handbook for small differences.
Does it change my title capitalisation?: No. Type titles the way your style needs them: sentence case for APA and Harvard, title case for MLA.
Can I cite a source with no author?: Yes. Leave the authors box empty and the generator moves the title (or website name) to the front, as each style requires.

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