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How to Write Annotated Bibliographies : Citation Tools and Styles

This guide explains how to write annotated bibliographies from a general viewpoint with step-by-step instructions and examples.

What are Citation Generators?

Citation generators are tools that automatically format bibliographic information (such as author, title, publication date, etc.) into properly formatted citations in a specific citation style (e.g. APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). The purpose of citation generators is to save time and ensure citations are correctly formatted according to the required style guidelines.

Typical features of citation generators include:

  • Ability to input bibliographic details manually or import them from online sources like databases, websites, etc.
  • Automatic generation of citations in various styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
  • Generation of full reference lists or bibliographies
  • Ability to save and manage citations in a personal library or database
  • Integration with word processors to easily insert citations and build bibliographies

Citation Generators

Need a few citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, or other commons formats?  Try these tools.

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