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How to Use Paperpal’s Free Citation Generator
Get verified insights, every time, to help you speed up and enhance research outputs.
Click on the Research & Cite tab and enter a query to get citation-backed answers from 250M+ research articles or look up specific papers by the title or DOI.
Manage references with Paperpal’s Citation Library. Retrieve and add specific papers or use our AI citation finder to find sources and strengthen your writing.
From the citation list in your library, select a paper and click on Cite. Choose from 10,000+ citation styles, and the AI will instantly generate correct citations for you.
Copy and paste the generated citations into your MS Word document or use the auto-cite feature on the Web editor to integrate them directly into your text.
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Paperpal’s Free Citation Generator Supports 10,000+ Styles
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This practice ensures arguments are supported by credible evidence, allowing readers to verify and further explore referenced material. Citing sources correctly, in the recommended style mandated by your university or journal, is also vital to ensure transparency and avoid the risk of plagiarism.
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