How to Get a Citation in EBSCO

📝 EBSCO databases provide citations that you can copy and paste.

For a single citation in an EBSCO database:

  1. Click the Tools icon.
  2. Choose Cite from the menu.
  3. Select the desired citation style (e.g., APA, MLA).
  4. Copy and paste the citation, then edit it as needed to match the required citation style and your professor's requirements.

⚠️ Always follow your professor's instructions and consult the appropriate style manual for accuracy.

EBSCO cite tool

For multiple citations in EBSCO databases:

  1. Mark the checkboxes in front of the articles you need cited.
  2. Click the Cite icon (the quotation mark).
  3. Select the citation style.
  4. Click Copy all to clipboard on the Cite pop-up..
  5. Paste the citations and edit as needed.

EBSCO Citation tool

EBSCO CiteTool - Video


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