All free student tools
All 80 of our free student tools in one place, grouped by the job you need to get done. Search or filter to find the right one.
80 tools
Citation tools
Create citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver and Turabian, then save them into a bibliography you can download for Word.
- IEEE Citation GeneratorNumbered IEEE references and in-text citations.
- MLA Citation MakerMLA 9 Works Cited entries and in-text citations.
- Chicago Citation GeneratorChicago 18th edition footnotes, bibliographies and author-date citations.
- Harvard Referencing GeneratorHarvard references and in-text citations (Cite Them Right).
- ASA Citation GeneratorASA 7th edition references and in-text citations for sociology.
- ACS Citation GeneratorNumbered ACS references for chemistry papers and lab reports.
- CSE Citation GeneratorCSE 9th edition references for biology and the sciences.
- AMA Citation GeneratorAMA 11th edition references for medicine and nursing.
- Vancouver Citation GeneratorNumbered NLM references for medicine and nursing.
- APA Citation MachineAPA 7 references and in-text citations for any source.
- Chicago Footnote GeneratorChicago 18th edition footnotes and bibliography entries.
- Turabian Citation MachineTurabian 9th edition notes and author-date citations.
Writing tools
Get unstuck on titles, introductions, thesis statements, paragraphs, transitions and conclusions, plus drafting help for every essay type.
- Essay Title GeneratorTen clear, catchy titles for any essay type, with notes on each.
- Introduction GeneratorThree introductions that move from a hook to your thesis.
- Paragraph GeneratorWrite a clear paragraph from a topic, or turn notes into one paragraph.
- Conclusion GeneratorThree conclusions for your essay, or a concluding sentence for a paragraph.
- Thesis Statement GeneratorFive clear, arguable thesis statements for any essay type.
- Argumentative Essay GeneratorDraft an argumentative essay with a clear claim, counterargument and rebuttal.
- Persuasive Essay GeneratorDraft a persuasive essay aimed at a real reader, with a call to action.
- Analytical Essay GeneratorDraft an analytical essay that explains how and why, not just what.
- Compare and Contrast Essay GeneratorDraft a comparison essay, point-by-point or block, with a real judgment.
- Informative Essay GeneratorDraft a clear, neutral informative (expository) essay on any topic.
- Scholarship Essay GeneratorDraft a scholarship essay built from your own story and goals.
- Name GeneratorCharacter names for stories and games, 12 at a time, in any genre.
- Book Title GeneratorTitle ideas for your book, chapters or series, in any genre.
- Story Title GeneratorOriginal titles for short stories, fan fiction and school stories.
- Poem Title GeneratorTen title ideas for your poem, from simple to striking.
- Poem GeneratorWrite a poem on any topic: free verse, rhyming, haiku, sonnet and more.
- Shape Poem GeneratorLay a poem out inside a heart, star, tree and more, then download it.
- Haiku Poem GeneratorHaiku, sonnets and limericks with syllables counted on every line.
- Acrostic Poem GeneratorA poem whose first letters spell any name or word.
- Poetry Prompt GeneratorTen fresh poem prompts on any theme, for any level.
- Paragraph ExpanderMake a paragraph or essay longer with explanation, not filler.
- Essay Hook GeneratorNine opening hooks for your essay, each a different technique.
- Essay Outline GeneratorPlan your essay section by section, from thesis to conclusion.
- Personal Statement GeneratorDraft a UCAS or college statement and check it against the word limit.
- Speech GeneratorGenerate speech drafts on any topic.
- Topic Sentence GeneratorTopic sentences that tie each body paragraph to your thesis.
- Transition Words FinderTransition words by purpose, with punctuation and examples.
- Transition Words for ParagraphsOpeners for every body paragraph, the counterclaim and the conclusion.
- Transition Sentence MakerLink paragraphs with full transition sentences.
Rewriting tools
Paraphrase and reword your own writing to make it clearer, from a single phrase to a full paper.
- AI Paraphrasing ToolParaphrase any text free with 6 writing goals.
- AI Sentence RewriterRewrite a sentence clearer, shorter or more professional.
- Paragraph RewriterRewrite whole paragraphs with a clear goal.
- Rewording ToolReword any text in your own words in one click.
- Essay RewriterRewrite whole essays and papers up to 1,500 words.
- Restate Thesis GeneratorRestate your thesis in new words for the conclusion.
- Text SimplifierSimplify hard text to a Grade 5, 7 or 9 reading level.
- Sentence ShortenerCut text down to 1, 2 or 3 sentences.
- Sentence FinisherGet 5 ways to finish a sentence you are stuck on.
- Say It BetterTurn clunky phrases into smooth, natural English.
- Sentence ExpanderAdd detail and explanation without made-up facts.
- Poem RewriterParaphrase, modernise or polish a poem line by line.
Research tools
Turn a broad topic into a focused research question, problem statement, objectives, title and abstract, including PICOT questions for nursing.
- PICOT Question GeneratorFrame evidence-based nursing research questions fast.
- Research Question GeneratorTurn a broad topic into a focused research question.
- Research Paper Title GeneratorCreate precise, academic titles for your paper.
- Research Paper Introduction GeneratorOpen your paper with context and a clear aim.
- Research Objective GeneratorWrite measurable objectives for your study.
- Research Problem GeneratorDefine a clear, researchable problem statement.
- Purpose Statement GeneratorState the purpose of your research in one sentence.
- Abstract GeneratorSummarize your paper into a tight abstract.
Study tools
Make study notes, summaries, key points and practice questions, and analyse quotes, poems, speeches and case studies.
- Study Notes GeneratorTurn material into concise study notes.
- Question GeneratorCreate study questions from any text.
- Quote Analysis ToolAnalyze quotes for meaning and context.
- Poem Analysis ToolBreak down poems by theme and device.
- Rhetorical Analysis GeneratorAnalyze rhetoric in any text or speech.
- Key Points GeneratorExtract the key points from any topic.
- Essay Summary GeneratorSummarize essays and articles instantly.
- Debate Argument GeneratorBuild arguments for either side of a debate.
- Case Study Analysis GeneratorAnalyze case studies with a clear framework.
Formatting tools
Format title pages in every major style, count words and pages, alphabetise lists and change text case.
- Word CounterCount words, characters and reading time instantly.
- Random Paragraph GeneratorRandom paragraphs for reading, typing and handwriting practice.
- Words to Pages ConverterConvert word counts to pages for any format.
- AlphabetizerSort reference lists and any text alphabetically.
- Case ConverterSwitch text between title case, upper and lower case.
- APA Title Page GeneratorAPA 7 student or professional title page, previewed and ready for Word.
- MLA Title Page GeneratorThe MLA first-page heading, or a title page if your instructor asks.
- Chicago Title Page GeneratorChicago style title page with a live preview and Word download.
- Harvard Title Page GeneratorHarvard cover page with student number and word count, on A4.
- Turabian Title Page GeneratorTurabian class-paper title page, numbered the Turabian way.
How to pick the right free student tools
Start with the task, not the tool. If you need to reference a source, go to the citation tools and choose the style your course uses; your module handbook or assignment brief should say which. If you are writing, decide whether you need ideas (titles, prompts, hooks), structure (a thesis, an outline, topic sentences) or help with sentences you have already written (the rewriting tools). Research and study tools help you shape a question, read a source closely or revise for an exam, and the formatting tools handle word counts, capitals and title pages.
Every tool is free, works on a phone or a laptop and needs no account. The AI writing tools share a fair hourly allowance per visitor so they stay fast for everyone. Whatever you use, read the result before you rely on it: check citations against your style guide, check rewrites against what you meant, and treat any draft as a starting point to rewrite in your own words. Many of our free student tools link to the next step, so you can move from a thesis to an outline to your citations without leaving the site.
Also free: the best ChatGPT prompts for students, 260+ prompts to copy and paste for studying, writing and research.