Otis College LibGuides: Citation Guide (MLA 9th Edition): Citation Generators and More Information

A Word to the Wise...

ALWAYS review and edit auto-generated citations.

Sometimes, they make mistakes related to formatting or organization. For instance, this auto-generated citation miswrote the author's name:

Auto-generated version:

Megan, Thee S. "Why I Speak Up for Black Women: [Op-Ed]." New York Times, Oct 14, 2020. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/why-i-speak-up-black-women/docview/2450610941/se-2?accountid=25324.

Correct version:

Megan Thee Stallion. "Why I Speak Up for Black Women: [Op-Ed]." New York Times, Oct 14, 2020. ProQuest, https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/why-i-speak-up-black-women/docview/2450610941/se-2?accountid=25324.

Citation Generators

Our Databases:

Some of our databases—like EBSCOhost, ProQuest, JSTOR, and Gale in Context—offer auto-generated citations. Look for a link or button called "Cite" or "Citation."

Example:

Above: EBSCOhost (our OPAC or catalog system). Screenshot taken 7 October 2024.

Free Online Programs:

Note: Many of these services offer browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox.

Citation Generator Free, no ads, no account needed
CiteMaker Free, can upgrade to a paid subscription
NoodleTools Express Free version of paid serice; no ads
ZoteroBib (ZBIB) Citation generator and quick webtool for making bibliographies on the fly.
Citation Machine Free, many ads, may need to create an account. Owned by Chegg
Cite This For Me Free, many ads, no account needed
EasyBib Free, many ads. Owned by Chegg
TypeCite Free, minimal ads; strives for accessibility; can upgrade to a paid subscription.

MLA-Structured Document Templates:

Google Docs Make a copy and save into your own Docs.
Microsoft Word Download the template

Citation Managers

Here is a selection of popular citation management software. Known as citation managers, these can help you keep track of your sources and build citations.