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Citation formats explained

APA

American Psychological Association

Used widely in social sciences, psychology, education, and health sciences. Emphasises the author and date. Format: Author, A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher.

MLA

Modern Language Association

Standard in humanities — literature, arts, philosophy, and languages. Emphasises authorship. Format: Author Last, First. "Article Title." Journal, vol., no., year, pp.

CHI

Chicago / Turabian Style

Common in history, business, and fine arts. Two systems: Notes-Bibliography (humanities) and Author-Date (sciences). More flexible format with footnotes or in-text citations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to provide?

Any source details you have — author name, title, year, publisher, URL, journal name, volume, issue, page numbers. The more info you provide, the more accurate the citations. You can also just paste a URL.

How accurate are the generated citations?

The AI generates citations based on the information you provide and current style guidelines. Always verify against the official APA, MLA, or Chicago style guides for final submission — especially for edge cases.

What source types does it support?

Books, journal articles, websites, newspaper articles, academic papers, videos, and more. Just describe the source and the AI will determine the correct citation format for each style.

Is this really free?

Yes — one free citation set with no account required. For unlimited citations and the full Duetoday research toolkit, create a free account.

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