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APA, MLA & Turabian

Simplify the formatting process

PERRLA handles the formatting so you can focus on your paper

Effortless references & citations

PERRLA creates, formats, & keeps your references up to date as you write. Our human-built reference engine supports every source type in the APA, MLA, and Turabian styles. Perfectly formatted citations and references are just a click away!

Perfect layout & margins

We're more than just references: PERRLA builds a fully styled paper for you – just create it & start writing.

Works everywhere you do

Use PERRLA in Microsoft Word (desktop & web), in PERRLA Online, and with our Google Chrome extension – take PERRLA wherever you write. Google Docs coming soon!

Turn in polished Word docs

Wherever you write, PERRLA generates a perfectly formatted Word document that’s ready to turn in. Create Research Papers, Discussion Posts, Reference Lists, and Annotated Bibliographies with confidence.

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We've helped 1.5+ million students since 1998

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Perfect references & citations

From start to finish – you get perfect papers every time

Search for your book, journal article, and website references by searching for their DOI, ISBN, URL, or author & title.

Use our guided Reference Wizard to create all other APA, MLA, & Turabian reference types.

Save your references for future papers so you don't have to create them again.

See how PERRLA works

PERRLA handles all the formatting

From start to finish – you get perfect papers every time

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All your writing tools in one place

From start to finish – you get perfect papers every time

Create References while you research

Our Google Chrome Extension makes it easy to create References while doing your research. You can access your entire library anywhere, anytime – even while working on that discussion post!

Build your knowledge library with Research Notes

Save notes, quotes, & text from your references in your PERRLA Library. You can build a knowledge base of your work & research.

Organize your ideas before you write

The Outline Editor in PERRLA Online lets you build an organized outline for your paper before you start writing – making it easy to draft your paper.

The only AI we believe in is Academic Integrity

PERRLA's tools are human-built & human-tested – with zero AI content. We ensure student's content is formatted correctly without generating content for them. All PERRLA papers pass AI detectors with flying colors!

US-based Support available daily

Our Support Team is available every day until 10 pm (Central) to answer all of your PERRLA, writing, & formatting questions. They're experts that can help you dig through the thorniest problem. Reach out anytime!

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Every week we host a webinar help you learn how to use PERRLA. You can join us:
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Your writing questions, answered fast.

PERRLA makes for smooth, stress-free writing. Find answers to our most-asked questions below.

Who's this for?

Perfect for traditional & adult students, working professionals & anyone tackling academic papers. Whether you're new to writing or a seasoned pro – PERRLA is your go-to tool.

What citation styles can I use?

APA 7, MLA 9, & Turabian 9 (Notes – Bibliography style) are all here. Switch styles between papers & re-use your references anywhere.

Where can I use PERRLA?

PERRLA works in Microsoft Word (both their desktop & web-based application), in our very own web app – PERRLA Online, and as a Google Chrome extension. We're working on Google Docs integration as well. Stay up to date with our Google Docs progress.

Is there a free trial?

Absolutely! Try every feature free – no card needed. Sign up for a 7-day Free Trial (no credit card required) and start writing today.

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You can subscribe to PERRLA right here & now! Select a subscription based on how long you're in school – from 6 months to 2 years. The longer you use PERRLA, the more you save!

Need help along the way?

We’ve got your back! Check the Help Center for guides & tips to get you started. Want to talk to a human? Reach out to our friendly, human Support Team whenever you need it.

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Catch up on PERRLA news with our weekly blog.

We're Making a Change to Renewal Pricing

Exciting Progress on Our Google Docs Add-On: A PERRLA Update

PERRLA’s development team is ~75% complete on the Google Docs Add-On, prioritizing core capabilities and a rearchitected reference engine to guarantee identical citation and formatting behavior across platforms. We're targeting an early-2026 release with incremental updates through the year to reach full feature parity.

Consider the Source – Why AI Outputs Need Vetting in Academic Research

AI-generated text can fabricate information and even pollute future models, so researchers must vet sources carefully and prioritize academic integrity when using or citing LLMs.

How PERRLA Supports Academic Integrity (without replacing the work)

PERRLA supports integrity-friendly workflows without replacing the intellectual work students must do.

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