What should I do if information about my source is missing?
If information about a source is missing or unknown, and our explanatory tooltips (?) cannot help you, you can either check the ‘unknown’ checkbox (if available) or simply skip the input field.
The citation will still be generated with the information you have provided.
Frequently asked questions: Scribbr Citation Generator
- Are the Scribbr Citation Generators free?
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Yes, the Scribbr Citation Generators are 100% free.
- Why should I use the Scribbr Citation Generator?
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The Scribbr Citation Generator is easy to use, accurate, and accessible for all students. Some features you’ll definitely like include:
- Lightning-fast autocite using a URL, DOI, ISBN or title
- Smart citation forms that help you avoid incorrect citations
- Quick tips that make citing easier
- No costs, no ads, no limitations
- Can I download my sources to Word?
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Yes, after creating your citations you can download your reference list to Word. Simply click on download > Microsoft Word (.docx) in the menu above your reference list.
To save you some time, the downloaded file is already set up in APA or MLA format, depending on which citation style you used.
- What does a citation generator do?
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A citation generator is an easy tool that helps you cite sources in a specific citation style.
You fill in the forms with information about a source, such as the author(s), title, and publication date. The tool then creates an accurate reference and in-text citation that you can use to give credit to the original author.
- Which citation software does Scribbr use?
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The Scribbr Citation Generator is developed using the open-source Citation Style Language (CSL) project and Frank Bennett’s citeproc-js. It’s the same technology used by dozens of other popular citation tools, including Mendeley and Zotero.
You can find all the citation styles and locales used in the Scribbr Citation Generator in our publicly accessible repository on Github.
