The CiteGood Blog
How to write academic work faster — without the one thing that gets students and researchers in trouble: citations that aren't real.
Why ChatGPT Makes Up Citations (and How to Get Real Ones)
AI chatbots invent realistic-looking references that don't exist. Here's why it happens, how to spot fake citations, and how to write with sources you can actually verify.
Research WritingHow to Write a Literature Review Without Fabricating Sources
A step-by-step method for a grounded literature review — finding real papers, organizing themes, and drafting with AI that cites only sources that exist.
APA 7 · GuidesHow to Cite a Website in APA (7th Edition) — With Examples
The APA 7 website format, in-text citations, and the tricky cases — no author, no date, whole site vs. page — with copy-ready examples.
AI & IntegrityDoes Turnitin Detect ChatGPT? What Students Should Know
Turnitin has an AI detector — but it's an estimate, not a verdict, and false positives happen. How it works, its limits, and how to use AI responsibly.
ComparisonJenni AI Alternatives: Choosing an AI Tool for Research Papers
How to evaluate AI academic writing tools — the criterion that matters most is whether the citations are real — and where CiteGood fits.
Citing GuidesHow to Cite a Book in APA and MLA (With Examples)
APA 7 and MLA 9 side by side — whole books, chapters, editions, and multiple authors — with copy-ready examples and in-text citations.
Citing GuidesIn-Text Citations Explained: APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard & IEEE
What in-text citations are and how to write them in every major style — one, two, and three-plus authors, quotes, and no-author sources.