Citation Generator
Create APA, MLA and Chicago citations for books, articles and websites. Optional DOI or ISBN lookup — everything else stays in your browser.
⚠ Network request: sends only this DOI to api.crossref.org or ISBN to openlibrary.org. Everything else on this page stays on your device.
Watson, J. D., & Crick, F. (1953). Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribose nucleic acid. Nature, 171(4356), 737–738. https://doi.org/10.1038/171737a0
Watson, James D., and Francis Crick. “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribose nucleic acid.” Nature, vol. 171, no. 4356, 1953, pp. 737–738, doi.org/10.1038/171737a0.
Watson, James D., and Francis Crick. 1953. “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribose nucleic acid.” Nature 171 (4356): 737–738. https://doi.org/10.1038/171737a0.
How to use Citation Generator
- 1Open Citation Generator. It runs in your browser, no sign-up.
- 2Type or paste your input.
- 3Copy or download the result.
Questions
Does this upload my data?
No — citations are formatted in your browser. The only network request is the optional DOI/ISBN lookup, which sends just that identifier to Crossref or Open Library when you click the button.
Which styles are supported?
APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition and Chicago author-date, for books, journal articles and web pages.
How should I enter authors?
One per line, as "Last, First" or "First Last".