Online Citation Tools

The following Web sites allow you to paste or type information about the Web site you wish to cite. Then with a click of a button, it will provide the appropriate formatting, which you can then copy and paste into your Works Cited document.

KnightCite*

Provides online citation for APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles. You can log in to collect and save citations, or enter information for a single citation on the fly.

NoodleBib Starter*

To create just one citation, click One Citation. To create and add to a complete works cited list or bibliography, you will need to create an account by clicking Entire Bibliography. NoodleBib MLA Starter is designed for students in grades 1-5 (but would work fine for older students as well), introducing students to the basics of citing a source. NoodleBib Starter gives the student clear, color-coded examples of how to cite the sources they are most likely to encounter (printed and online books, reference sources, magazines, newspapers, etc.). Students can access their list later and continue to add to it, as well print, download, or email their complete works cited list (as an RTF document).

NoteStar*

Teachers can assign this online note-taker tool to their classes for an Internet project, creating a roster for the assignment. Students will be issued a user name (for individual or group use), and will keep track of their notes and web sites used while conducting research on the Internet. Registration is required. The program was designed for 4th thru 12th grade students. When notes are completed, students can create a bibliography in MLA or APA format with a click of a button.

Landmarks for School: Citation Machine*

Provides citation format for books, journal articles, newspapers or magazine articles, Web sites, e-mail messages, and interviews. It appears to be MLA format, but it does not state what style it uses. Once you paste it into your Works Cited document, you will still need to double-space and create a hanging indent. (See directions on the following pages.)