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When using the Cite button in NavigatorSearch (formerly Roadrunner) or EBSCOhost, the APA formatted citations are incorrect. Why is the format inaccurate?

When using the Cite feature available within NavigatorSearch (formerly Roadrunner) and the EBSCOhost databases, please keep in mind that the citations are automatically machine-generated and are likely to contain errors.

The following note is displayed above the citation formats:

Review the instructions at EBSCO Support Site and make any necessary corrections before using. Pay special attention to personal names, capitalization, and dates. Always consult your library resources for the exact formatting and punctuation guidelines.

It is extremely important to check for proper APA Style, as database citation tools are subject to error. The Academic Success Center provides access to Academic Writer, which provides over 150 sample references, as well as nearly 10 sample papers. It also incorporates all of the references and other content from the Publication Manual.

Please note that this information only serves as guidance. Use the Academic Success Center website to learn about coaching and access writing, statistics, editing, and APA Style resources. 

For questions about academic coaching services, please contact the Academic Success Center via their Ask a Coach page. On this page, you can search their FAQs, ask a question, or chat live with a coach via ASC Chat.




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