LibGuides: China Studies at GPS: Citation Generators -- A Short List

Citation generators are tools in which you use a DOI or type the information regarding the citation (instead of pulling directly from a database or catalog) - they usually have a form to help guide you in what information is needed - and then they format it into the style you need.

For a jump start to a formatted citation:

Caveat: As with any tool like these, is it not guaranteed to be accurate all of the time. To be certain everything is perfect, consult the official style manuals.

Get it at UC

Use "Get it at UC" and the Citation tool that is part of UC Library Search.

From Databases and Google Scholar

Databases and Google Scholar have a tool you can use look for a link or button with Cite

Citation Tools - ZoteroBib & Others

Use one of these tools to create a citation from a DOI, URL, ISBN, or other unique identifier. See list of options below.

Citation Tools for Any Type of Citation:

If you have the information about an article or book, you can use one of the tools below to put it in the right format.

ZoteroBib
From our friends at Zotero - a tool for the quick generation of a citation using a URL, DOI, ISBN, arXiv ID, PMID, or just the item's title.
KnightCite
A free tool from Calvin College's Hekman Library. Choose from MLA, APA, & Chicago citation styles.

Click on the Resource Type then enter the information in the form. Not as automated as EasyBib, but a clear and easy form to use.
Citation Builder
Another library created tool - this time from NC State University Libraries. It has is the most simplified of the tools - choose the type of resource you have, fill out the information, and then select either APA or MLA citation style. Click Submit. It is ready to copy & paste.
Type Cite
A newer tool specifically for APA, MLA, & Harvard citation styles. In addition to creating citations for books or journals, it also have a section explaining the requirements for the citation style.
Word
The most robust of the tools and also the more difficult one to use. The advantage is the additional style types, particularly Engineering types. You will also be able to reuse citations, but you do have to type in the information.

For details on how to use, see the Microsoft web page.