KnightCite

Spec sheet

Purpose

KnightCite is an online citation generator that formats source information into bibliographies in academic styles.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Intended users

KnightCite is available to people inside and outside the Calvin community, with features focused on undergraduate college student needs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Support

The FAQ says the team will try to respond to email within 1–3 days, though replies may take longer during busy times of the academic year.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · calvin.edu

Founded

2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · calvin.edu

Advertising

The current service page says KnightCite is supported by online advertisements.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Citation limits

KnightCite does not currently generate footnotes or in-text citations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Citation styles

KnightCite supports MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Formatting caveat

The FAQ says APA title capitalization is left as entered because the program cannot consistently distinguish proper nouns from common nouns.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Full text links

A citation can link to its full-text article if the user's institution supports that feature.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

History

The about page says KnightCite launched in August 2004 and was created by Calvin student Justin Searls.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Maintained by

KnightCite has been maintained by Hekman Library since 2008.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

No account required

Anyone can use KnightCite without registering, and registration is free.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Saved bibliographies

Registered users can save citations, organize them into multiple papers, alphabetize or edit them, and export citations or a paper to Word or RTF.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Source formats

Users can cite print and electronic sources, including books, anthologies, periodicals, and websites; multimedia and communication resources are also supported in MLA.Read 7 Oct 2026 · calvin.edu

Plans and prices

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