Data Citation Generator

Create dataset citations in APA or MLA. No data leaves this page.

Input

Dataset

Provide the complete title of the dataset.
Choose a format from the dropdown list or write in a custom value.
Version or edition number of the data.
Provide a static electronic location or persistent identifier (e.g., DOI or URL) used to access the dataset.

Credits

Author(s)/Creator(s)
Provide the name of the individual, group, or organization responsible for creating or making the data.
Identify the organization or entity responsible for making the dataset available through archiving, publishing, or distribution.

Dates

Indicate the year the dataset was published, which may represent a one-time or infrequent release for the cited version of the data.
“Time period of dataset” (free text).
Date the dataset was retrieved. If the Temporal Coverage or Year of Publication is unknown, use this field to provide some temporal context.

Output APA

(n.d.). Title [Data set].