Advanced Reference & Citation Generator
Look up a URL, DOI or ISBN, edit the source details, then create both an in-text citation and full reference for your bibliography.
Build an accurate reference
Start with an identifier or enter the source manually. Metadata can be incomplete, so review every field against the original source.
Your saved references
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Before you use the tool
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Which styles are included?
Cite Them Right Harvard, standard Harvard, APA 7, OSCOLA, MHRA, Vancouver, IEEE, Chicago and MLA are included. OSCOLA and Chicago may use a footnote rather than a parenthetical in-text citation.
Is automatic metadata always complete?
No. DOI, ISBN and webpage metadata can be incomplete or supplied inconsistently. Always check authors, dates, titles, edition and page details against the source.
Does every university use exactly the same Harvard format?
No. Harvard has institutional variants. Select the closest style, then compare the result with your university’s current guidance.