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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a journal article in APA 7th edition?
Format: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx. Include DOI when available. For 21+ authors, list first 19, ellipsis, then last author.
How do I create an in-text citation in MLA?
MLA uses author-page: (Smith 45). Two authors: (Smith and Jones 45). Three+ authors: (Smith et al. 45). No author: use shortened title ("Article Title" 45). No page: use paragraph number (Smith, par. 3). The generator creates both in-text and full citations.
How do I cite a book with multiple authors?
APA: Up to 20 authors listed. 21+: first 19, ... last. MLA: 1-2 authors listed, 3+: first author et al. Chicago: up to 10 listed, 11+: first 7, et al. The generator handles any number of authors correctly.
How do I cite a source with no author or date?
No author: use organization name or title. APA no date: (n.d.). MLA no date: omit date. No page numbers: use paragraph numbers, section headings, or timestamps. The generator handles missing information gracefully.
What citation style should I use for my paper?
APA: psychology, education, social sciences. MLA: literature, humanities, arts. Chicago: history, some humanities. IEEE: engineering, computer science. AMA: medical sciences. Check your professor's or journal's requirements first.