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Free APA Reference Generator
Create APA 7th edition references for journal articles, books and websites. Enter your source details, preview the formatted reference and copy it into your reference list.
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How to create an APA reference
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Choose the source type
Select journal article, book or website to display the relevant APA fields.
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Enter the source details
Add the author, publication year, title and publication information from the original source.
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Generate and check
Copy the formatted reference and compare it with the APA guidance required for your work.
APA reference examples
Journal article
Smith, J. E., & Brown, J. D. (2025). The impact of digital learning on university students. Journal of Higher Education Research, 18(2), 145-160. https://doi.org/10.1234/jher.2025.0182
Book
Taylor, R. A. (2024). Academic research methods (2nd ed.). Academic Press.
Website
World Health Organization. (2025). Global health research. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/
APA referencing FAQs
What is APA referencing?
APA is an author-date referencing system commonly used in psychology, health sciences, education, social sciences and related academic disciplines.
Does this use APA 7th edition?
Yes. The generator follows common APA 7th edition conventions for the source types currently supported.
Should I check the generated reference?
Yes. Always compare the result with the APA guidance required by your university, department or publisher before submitting.
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