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Most databases have tools that create citations in several formats, such as APA, MLA and Turabian. Try the tools listed below to copy/paste/edit citations, 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.
Use the Cited References tab to search an article title, then view publications where the article was referenced.
Citations in EBSCOhost
For a single citation in an EBSCO database, click the article title to access the detailed record. Click the "cite" button (quotation mark) above the title, then choose the recommended style. (The citation tool is only available on the detailed item record; it is not on your search results page.) Copy, paste, and edit the citation to match the required citation style and your professor's requirements.
Format Shortcuts for a Bibliography
MLA In-Text Citations
MLA format for in-text citations follows the author-page method. The author's last name may be included with the page number(s) in parenthesis following the quote or paraphrase, or used in the sentence with the page number(s) following in parenthesis.
Examples:
Smith noted that fake news... (27).
(Smith 27)
When page numbers are not fixed (the numbers are not the same in all formats) or not available, use a label identifying abbreviation for the number reference. Use a comma to separate the author from a reference that is not a page number.
Examples:
(Smith, par. 6) paragraph 6
(Smith, pars. 6-7) paragraphs 6 and 7
(Smith, ch. 4) chapter 4
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See (search the title in the catalog) :
- MLA Handbook, 8th edition (pp. 36, 123-127) - Call # LB2369.G53 2016
- The Little, Brown Handbook, 13th edition (pp. 638-640) - Call # LIB RESERVE.
APA Style Examples
- APA 7th edition Quick Reference GuideBasic format of citations according to the 7th edition of the APA style manual.
Citation Examples in Exemplary HLSS Sr. Papers
For citation examples, view the list of Works Cited in one of the opens new windowExemplary HLSS Sr. Papers on the Digital Showcase.
Sr. Paper Template & Page Formatting
- HLSS Sr. Paper Template - Title and signature approval pagesWrite over the "red" text with your sr. paper title, your name and the date.
Please note: Although the templates were created with correct placement and line spacing, check that your printed pages match your professor's sr. paper requirements. If your title is on two lines instead of one line, adjust the line spacing, accordingly.
Page Breaks & Numbering
When changing pagination style, uncheck "Link to previous" on the page that needs a new number style or section.
Go to the page to number.
On the page choose: Layout > Breaks > Next page.
Go to footer or header and choose numbering style (bottom, top, etc.). Uncheck Link to previous, if checked. Make sure to check Different First Page.
Repeat the steps on each page number section or style change.
See:
• opens new windowInsert Sections with Different Page Numbers (Word) [YouTube 4:58 mins.]
• opens new windowHow To add different page number for different sections with PAGE BREAK 2017 [YouTube, 6:29 mins.]