StealthWrite's Citation Generator helps you create properly formatted citations for any source type in multiple citation styles. Whether you are writing a research paper, thesis, or professional document, this tool ensures your references are accurate and consistent.
Getting Started
Accessing the Tool
Log in to your StealthWrite account
Navigate to "Writing Tools" from the dashboard
Select "Citation Generator"
Understanding the Interface
The Citation Generator has three main sections:
Source Input: Where you enter source information
Style Selection: Choose your citation format
Output: Your formatted citations and bibliography
Choosing Your Citation Style
Available Styles
APA 7th Edition: Social sciences, education, psychology
MLA 9th Edition: Humanities, literature, arts
Chicago 17th Edition: History, some humanities
Harvard: Business, sciences (UK/Australia)
IEEE: Engineering, computer science
Vancouver: Medical and scientific papers
Selecting Your Style
Check your assignment requirements or publication guidelines
Click the style dropdown menu
Select your required style
The tool will format all citations accordingly
Creating Citations by Source Type
Books
Select "Book" as source type
Enter the required information:
Author name(s)
Book title
Publication year
Publisher
Edition (if not first)
Click "Generate Citation"
Journal Articles
Select "Journal Article" as source type
Enter:
Author name(s)
Article title
Journal name
Volume and issue numbers
Page range
DOI (if available)
Generate your citation
Websites
Select "Website" as source type
Enter:
Author (or organization)
Page/article title
Website name
URL
Access date
Publication date (if available)
Generate your citation
Other Source Types
The generator also supports:
Conference papers
Dissertations and theses
Reports and white papers
Videos and podcasts
Social media posts
Legal documents
Using Auto-Fill Features
URL Auto-Detection
Paste the URL of your source
Click "Auto-Fill"
The tool extracts available metadata
Review and correct any information
Generate your citation
DOI Lookup
Enter the DOI of a journal article
Click "Lookup"
Article information is automatically retrieved
Verify and generate
ISBN Search
Enter the book's ISBN
Click "Search"
Book details are populated
Review and generate
Managing Your Bibliography
Creating Citation Lists
Click "New List" to create a bibliography
Name your list (e.g., "Research Paper Sources")
Add citations to your list as you create them
Organize by project or assignment
Editing and Organizing
Click any citation to edit details
Drag and drop to reorder
Delete unwanted citations
Duplicate citations for modification
Exporting Your Bibliography
Select the list to export
Choose export format (Word, PDF, plain text)
Click "Export"
Copy directly or download the file
Creating In-Text Citations
Generate In-Text Citations
After creating a full citation, click "In-Text"
Choose citation type:
Parenthetical: (Smith, 2023)
Narrative: Smith (2023)
Add page numbers if needed
Copy to your document
Tips for Accurate Citations
Double-Check Auto-Generated Data
Verify author names and spellings
Confirm publication dates
Check page numbers and DOIs
Ensure titles are complete
Handle Special Cases
Multiple authors: Enter all names in order
No author: Leave blank; title will be used
Corporate author: Enter organization name
Translated works: Include translator information
Troubleshooting Common Issues
"Missing Information" Warnings
Solution: Some fields are required for complete citations. Fill in missing data or mark as unavailable if truly absent.
Formatting Looks Wrong
Solution: Verify you have selected the correct citation style. Different styles have different formatting rules.
Auto-Fill Not Working
Solution: Some websites block metadata extraction. Enter information manually or try a different source URL.
Conclusion
StealthWrite's Citation Generator saves time and reduces errors in creating bibliographies. By following this tutorial and always verifying generated citations, you can ensure your academic and professional writing meets citation requirements accurately and efficiently.