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How do I view an APA formatted citation in the Library databases?

To generate citations in EBSCOhost and NavigatorSearch, simply click on the article title you wish to cite from your search results screen. This will bring you to the Detailed Record page. On the right-hand side of the screen, click the link for "Cite" within the Tools box, as shown below. Options will open up showing various citation styles. 



To generate citations in ProQuest and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses from the search results screen or the detailed records page, look for the cite button to generate a citation. You can select your citation style from the drop-down list.



You may look for similar citation options within many other Library databases. Contact the Library if you have questions about which databases provide this feature and where to locate it.

It is extremely important to check the article citation 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 and 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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