Citation Counter
Paste your academic text below to count in-text citations. Detects APA, MLA, numbered, and superscript citation formats automatically.
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Citations per 100 Words
Frequently Asked Questions
- What citation formats does the citation counter detect?
- The citation counter detects APA-style parenthetical citations (Author, Year), MLA parenthetical citations (Author Page), numbered references like [1] or [1-3], and superscript-style numbers used in Vancouver and other styles.
- How is citation density calculated?
- Citation density is calculated as the number of citations per 100 words of text. A density of 2-4 citations per 100 words is typical for well-sourced academic writing.
- Does the tool count unique citations or total occurrences?
- The tool shows both total citation occurrences and unique citations. Total count includes every instance a citation appears, while unique count removes duplicates so you can see how many distinct sources are referenced.
- Can I use this to count citations in a full research paper?
- Yes. Paste your entire paper text into the tool and it will scan the full document for all citation patterns. It works with any length of text from a single paragraph to a complete dissertation.