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Use Scribbr's Citation Generator to create accurate citations in seconds. Perfectly formatted references every time.

Styles

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Source Types

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Benefits

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Features

  • Export to Word: When your reference list is complete, export it to Word. We’ll apply the official formatting guidelines automatically.
  • Lists and folders: Create separate reference lists for each of your assignments to stay organized. You can also group related lists into folders.
  • Export to Bib(La)TeX: Are you using a LaTex editor like Overleaf? If so, you can easily export your references in Bib(La)TeX format with a single click.

Working with Sources

  • Finding relevant sources: Sources commonly used in academic writing include academic journals, scholarly books, websites, newspapers, and encyclopedias.
  • Evaluating sources: Credibility, currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose should be evaluated using the CRAAP test.
  • Integrating sources: Signal phrases can help you to introduce sources, and you can choose to quote, paraphrase or summarize the source.

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