The information you need to create a citation is in each database listing.
Many databases, such as our more popular ones like EBSCOhost and ProQuest, offer tools to help you write a citation. The tool can usually be found on the page with detailed information about the article. Clicking on the title of the article from the search results page will typically bring up this detailed information.
Important note
Even though there is a tool available to help create a citation, it’s important that you check the information against the rules for citation formatting and correct any errors found in the citation. For help citing a source for your references page, use the Writing Center's guide on APA: Formatting Your Reference List. Information on citing sources within your paper can be found on the Writing Center's guide APA:Citing Within Your Paper.
The citations created by the cite tool are pulled directly from the information the journal publisher has provided about the article, and publishers don’t necessarily send information in a way that’s compatible with APA or other citation formats. For example, it’s not uncommon to see the author's name(s) in the wrong order or to see words in all caps.
EBSCOhost/Library OneSearch
In EBSCOhost/Library OneSearch, you'll find the Cite icon on the far right of the detailed information page under the tools section.
ProQuest
In ProQuest, you'll find the Cite icon to the right of the article's title on the detailed information page.
SAGE Journals Online
In SAGE Journals Online you'll find the Cite icon to the left of the article text under the Article Menu.
JSTOR
In JSTOR you'll find the Cite icon to the right of the information about the article in a set of results. Look for the Cite This Item button.
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