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Paperpal Citation Generator

Free Citation Generator for Academic Writing

Ensure accurate, consistent, and complete citations in your essays and research papers with Paperpal’s citation generator. Find reliable references and cite sources in 10,000+ styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, with a click!

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Why Choose Paperpal’s Citation Generator
Make referencing easy with the best citation generator for students and researchers.
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Find Credible References as You Write

Get verified answers with citations from 250M+ research articles or search by the paper title/DOI to find references instantly and strengthen your academic writing.
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Organize Your References in One Place

Say goodbye to juggling multiple tools. Paperpal’s citation generator lets you organize references in its integrated citation library and cite these directly in your text.
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Ensure Perfect Formatting with Automated Citations

Select a paper from your citation list and Paperpal will generate complete, correctly formatted citations in 10,000+ styles so you don’t break your writing flow.
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Maintain Citation Consistency in Your Writing

Ensure consistency between in-text and full-text citations, avoiding citation style errors that can impact the quality and credibility of your work.
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Switch Between Citation Styles Instantly

Simply pick the style you need and generate citations in different styles on the go with Paperpal’s free citation generator for essays, research papers and more.
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Use Our Ad-Free Citation Generator to Stay Focussed

Rest assured you will never find random ad pop-ups that distract you from your academic writing when you use Paperpal’s free citation maker on MS Word or Web.

Generate Citations - It’s Free!

Available on MS Word and Web

Paperpal’s Free Citation Generator is Perfect for Academics

Save time and ensure accuracy with our hassle-free online citations builder.

Search & Cite

Find & create accurate in-text and full citations with a click

Citation Sources

Search references by title or DOI from 250M+ research articles

Citation Styles

Supports 10,000+ styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago, AMA & more

Pricing

Unlimited use with free plan (no ads)

Available on MS Word & Web

How to Use Paperpal’s Free Citation Generator

Get verified insights, every time, to help you speed up and enhance research outputs.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

Available on MS Word & Web

Paperpal’s Free Citation Generator Supports 10,000+ Styles

The American Psychological Association format (APA 7th edition) follows the author-date citation style. Known for its clarity and simplicity, the APA style is widely used in the fields of psychology, education, and other social sciences.

Paperpal’s Citation Generator is Winning Praise from Academics

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"Paperpal's robust features make organizing research papers and citations a breeze. I especially appreciate how it streamlines collaboration with peers, enhancing productivity and ensuring seamless teamwork. It has been an indispensable tool for me in managing my academic workload efficiently. "

Amir Sohail
Amir Sohail
PhD Student, COMSATS University

"I was writing a review paper and keeping the references in check was a hefty job. I found the reference keeping feature of Paperpal really useful. The search through the internet feature also came in handy whenever I wanted to find relevant research material to support my work."

Nikhil Yogi
Nikhil Yogi
Early-career researcher, IIT Delhi

"Paperpal's unique features, such as citation management and style adherence, provide an essential support system for researchers striving for excellence in their written work. Paperpal is my go-to tool to improve edit and proofread my manuscripts ensuring they meet academic publishing standards."

Mohammad Ab
PhD Student, IUT

"Paperpal has helped me to organize my research papers and notes in a logical and easily accessible way, generate citations and references with ease, saving me hours of tedious formatting. I've been able to focus on the substance of my research, rather than getting bogged down in administrative tasks."

Aazad Prakash Ojha
Aazad Prakash Ojha
Assistant Professor, Udit Narayan PG College

"Paperpal makes it very easy to input information, create outlines, and generate citations, saving me valuable time and ensuring that my work is well-structured and professional. I highly recommend using Paperpal for writing assignments and conducting research."

Stephanus Nguluwe
Stephanus Nguluwe
Lecturer, Tulipohamba Training Assessment Institute

"Paperpal's platform is unmatched. It can turn complex data into a simple and clear information that anyone can understand. The tool also gives accurate citation for every sentence or paragraph generated and provide answers in seconds. Paperpal makes makes academic writing a seamless experience."

Ibrahim Hud
Ibrahim Hud
Graduate Student, Njala University

"Paperpal's robust features make organizing research papers and citations a breeze. I especially appreciate how it streamlines collaboration with peers, enhancing productivity and ensuring seamless teamwork. It has been an indispensable tool for me in managing my academic workload efficiently. "

Amir Sohail
Amir Sohail
PhD Student, COMSATS University

"I was writing a review paper and keeping the references in check was a hefty job. I found the reference keeping feature of Paperpal really useful. The search through the internet feature also came in handy whenever I wanted to find relevant research material to support my work."

Nikhil Yogi
Nikhil Yogi
Early-career researcher, IIT Delhi

"Paperpal's unique features, such as citation management and style adherence, provide an essential support system for researchers striving for excellence in their written work. Paperpal is my go-to tool to improve edit and proofread my manuscripts ensuring they meet academic publishing standards."

Mohammad Ab
PhD Student, IUT

"Paperpal has helped me to organize my research papers and notes in a logical and easily accessible way, generate citations and references with ease, saving me hours of tedious formatting. I've been able to focus on the substance of my research, rather than getting bogged down in administrative tasks."

Aazad Prakash Ojha
Aazad Prakash Ojha
Assistant Professor, Udit Narayan PG College

"Paperpal makes it very easy to input information, create outlines, and generate citations, saving me valuable time and ensuring that my work is well-structured and professional. I highly recommend using Paperpal for writing assignments and conducting research."

Stephanus Nguluwe
Stephanus Nguluwe
Lecturer, Tulipohamba Training Assessment Institute

"Paperpal's platform is unmatched. It can turn complex data into a simple and clear information that anyone can understand. The tool also gives accurate citation for every sentence or paragraph generated and provide answers in seconds. Paperpal makes makes academic writing a seamless experience."

Ibrahim Hud
Ibrahim Hud
Graduate Student, Njala University

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Frequently Asked Questions

Citations are crucial in academic writing because they provide credit to any original authors and sources that you have referenced in your work.

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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