Lamtas Writing Tools
APA Citation Generator
Create a basic APA 7 citation from author, date, title, publication, and URL or DOI information.
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How it works
Enter the bibliographic information available for your source. Lamtas then assembles the information into a basic APA-style reference. Review the result against the requirements for the specific source type before using it in academic work.
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Lamtas provides research, editing, document preparation, formatting, and educational support services. Use these tools as drafting aids and verify final citations against the required style guidance.
Explore Research & ConsultingFrequently Asked Questions
Which APA edition does this tool support?
The tool is designed as a basic APA 7 starting point. Individual source types can require additional formatting rules.
Can it cite every type of source?
It creates a general citation structure from the information you provide. Specialized sources may require additional fields or different APA formatting.
Does Lamtas store my source information?
This browser-based tool processes the information within your browser and does not require an account or external citation API.