Are there any citation tools that can create and/or save my citations for me?
Answer
Zotero
You don't have to create all of your citations from scratch! Zotero is a tool that helps you create citations from online sources and insert them into your reference list/works cited page. More information about this software can be found on this guide's Zotero page. Information about how to install and use Zotero is available here: https://library.csueastbay.edu/citation/zotero
Quick Citations Using Libraries' citation tool
You can also use the libraries' website to get a jump start on citations. Watch our Citations video on how to use the citation tool built into the libraries' website to generate citations. Always review auto-generated citations to make sure the citation is both accurate and complete. Many library databases also have a citation generator built in.
For additional citation help, resources and tools, visit our Citations Library Guide: https://library.csueastbay.edu/citation/home
Please check out the free citation tools below:
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- BibMe: Free bibliography and citation maker - MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard. Opens in new window
- Citation Machine: Automatically generates citations in MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, and thousands more. Opens in new window
- Citefast: APA citation generator. Citefast automatically formats citations in APA 6th edition. Opens in new window
- Cite This For Me Chrome Extension: Automatically create website citations in the MLA, APA, Chicago, or Harvard referencing styles at the click of a button. Opens in new window
- NoodleTools Express: Just need one or two quick citations? No need to log in or subscribe -- simply generate them in NoodleTools Express and copy and paste what you need into your document. Opens in new window
- Zotero: A free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. Opens in new window