About Cite3Words
Cite3Words was created to simplify the process of academic referencing. Born from the frustrations experienced during university studies, the platform introduces a clear, concise, and universally recognizable way to cite academic papers—using just three words.
The idea is simple: instead of complex referencing styles and endless punctuation rules, you assign a unique, permanent three-word code to each academic paper. These codes are easy to remember, fast to use, and instantly searchable.
Our mission is to make academic referencing as effortless and accessible as possible—especially for students—while maintaining scholarly credibility and linking directly to the source material.
Cite3Words was developed by a graduate of The Open University who experienced firsthand how tedious referencing could be. The platform is designed for students, tutors, researchers, and publishers who want speed, simplicity, and accuracy in referencing.
Privacy & Data Handling
Last updated: May 2025
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Cite3Words is an independent academic referencing system designed to simplify citation identification through unique three-word codes. Cite3Words is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to what3words Limited or its products. The use of three-word combinations within Cite3Words is solely for the purpose of academic citation and general referencing. All trademarks, service marks, and company names are the property of their respective owners.