Most databases have tools that create citations in several formats, including APA. For articles in EBSCO databases (e.g., MEDLINE, CINAHL, Consumer Health: Nursing Academic) you can use the Cite tool to copy and paste citations, then edit as needed to match your assignment requirements. Always check the citation references for accuracy with the print style manual and your professor's requirements.

See: opens new windowCiting Sources Library Guide for more citation resources and examples.

In an EBSCO database, such as MEDLING and CINAHL, use the Cite link in the "Tools" menu on the right sidebar. Note: The "Tools" menu is only available on the item record; it is not on the results page.

Your EBSCOhost Folder and Citations

The EBSCO Folder is a personal information management tool to save articles, save searches, create citations lists, write notes, and more. Create a folder then sign in to your folder. Note: Items added to the default folder are NOT saved.
Tutorial:opens new window My EBSCOhost Folder (3:13 mins.)

For a SINGLE citation, click the article title to access the detailed article record. Click Cite in the right toolbar. Choose the recommended style from the available options, then copy, paste, and edit the citation to match the style requirements.

For MULTIPLE citations use the EBSCO folder:

1. After you add articles to the folder, click Folder at the top of the page.
   In the folder:
2. Mark checkboxes for items to be cited.
3. Click the Print icon (in the right toolbar).
   In the Print Manager window:
4. Uncheck HTML Full Text and Search History boxes, if showing and checked.
5. Choose a Citation Format.
6. Click Print (items are reformatted for printing). Cancel the print and copy/paste/edit the citations according to the required style and format.

Creating and using the EBSCOhost folder account is an efficient way to store and manage database information. Click the Sign In or Folder links at the top of the EBSCO page. Log in or click Create a New Account and complete the form. You can also sign in with Google.

• Your EBSCO folder can be accessed and used in any EBSCO database (Academic Search Complete, EagleSearch, etc.).

• To save articles in your personalized folder you must "Sign In" when you are in EBSCOhost.

• Articles added to your EBSCOhost folder can be accessed and read from any computer, on or off campus.

Changing the Title Case Capitalization

If a citation has title case capitalization, instead of changing the first letter of every word that should not be capitalized, try the following:

1. Highlight the title.
2. On the Home ribbon use the Change case icon, and choose lowercase.
3. Then, capitalize the first letter of the first word, and any others according to APA style title case capitalization.