Format a Bibliography or Citations
Format any source into the correct citation style — APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, or Harvard.
The Prompt
Format the following sources into the specified citation style. For each source: 1. Full citation in the required format 2. In-text citation format 3. Notes on any missing information and how to handle it in that style Also provide: a brief guide on the citation style's key rules (how to handle multiple authors, no author, online sources, etc.) Citation style: [APA 7th / MLA 9th / CHICAGO 17th / IEEE / HARVARD] Sources to cite: [LIST YOUR SOURCES — include as much info as you have: author, title, publication, year, URL, DOI, etc.] Document type: [RESEARCH PAPER / ESSAY / THESIS / REPORT]
Example Output
APA 7th edition citations for 5 sources: 2 journal articles with DOI, 1 book with edition, 1 website with retrieval date, 1 institutional report. In-text citations for each. Notes on the missing publisher location for the book source (APA 7 no longer requires it) and how to handle corporate authorship.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Format a Bibliography or Citations?
GPT-4o — very precise on citation formats and style rules.
How do I use the Format a Bibliography or Citations prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). APA 7th edition citations for 5 sources: 2 journal articles with DOI, 1 book with edition, 1 website with retrieval date, 1 institutional report. In-text citations for each. Notes on the missing publisher location for the book source (APA 7 no longer requires it) and how to handle corporate authorship.
Model Recommendation
GPT-4o — very precise on citation formats and style rules.