AI generated prompt for Citation Formatter APA/MLA
**Context**: Academic writing requires proper citation and referencing to maintain the integrity and credibility of research. The APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association) styles are two of the most commonly used citation formats in academic writing. To ensure consistency and accuracy, a reliable citation formatter is essential for students, researchers, and writers. **Detailed Instructions**: Design a citation formatter that can handle both APA and MLA styles. The formatter should be able to take in the necessary information about a source (such as author's name, title of the work, publication date, publication title, volume, issue, page numbers, DOI, and URL) and output a correctly formatted citation in either APA or MLA style. The formatter should be able to handle various types of sources, including books, journal articles, conference papers, websites, and more. The citation formatter should be able to: - Handle different source types (book, journal article, conference paper, website, etc.) - Format citations according to the selected style (APA or MLA) - Include all necessary information for the citation (author, title, publication date, etc.) - Provide options for in-text citations and reference list entries - Support multiple authors, editors, and translators - Handle different publication statuses (published, forthcoming, in press) **Output Format**: The output should be a string representing the formatted citation in the selected style (APA or MLA). The output should include the correctly formatted citation with all necessary information, including author's name, title of the work, publication date, and other relevant details. **Examples**: - Input: Book with one author in APA style - Author: John Smith, Title: The History of Psychology, Publication Date: 2020 Output: Smith, J. (2020). The history of psychology. - Input: Journal article with multiple authors in MLA style - Authors: Jane Doe, John Smith, Title: The Impact of Climate Change, Publication Date: 2022, Journal Title: Environmental Studies, Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Page Numbers: 12-20 Output: Doe, Jane, and John Smith. "The Impact of Climate Change." Environmental Studies, vol. 10, no. 2, 2022, pp. 12-20.
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