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From standard universal formats like APA, MLA, and Chicago to specific university departments and scientific journals, GramProof automatically formats your bibliography with surgical punctuation, italics, and spacing.

Miller, T. & Ross, K. (2023). Environmental economics: A sustainable perspective. Nature Publishing, 45(2), 112–125.
APA Publication Manual7th Edition
MLA Handbook9th Edition
The Chicago Manual of Style17th Edition
Harvard Guide to Using SourcesAuthor-date guidance · Open guide Built on official Citation Style Language (CSL) specifications.
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