Most databases have tools that create citations. Try the EBSCO tools 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.
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APA Style 7th Edition
American Psychological Association (APA) Manual format is used by the behavioral and social sciences, including business, education, nursing, psychology, and sociology. References (citations) generally contain author, year of publication, title and publication information. APA style documentation uses in-text parenthetical references with author date.
- Introducing the 7th Ed. APA Style Publication ManualAPA [YouTube, 3:11 mins.]
- How to cite ChatGPTAPA Style (Always follow your professor's guidelines for AI use in the course.)
- Reference Examples: 7.02 Books, Reference Books, and Book ChaptersCitation examples for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association byCall Number: ReserveISBN: 9781433832154Publication Date: 2019Chapter 10 covers references and citations.
- APA Style Simplified: Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing and Sociology [online] byCall Number: Ebook - 3 usersISBN: 9780470671238Publication Date: 2012
For formatting, see Chapter 9 and the Appendix. - Cite Right: A Quick Guide to Citation Styles -- MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions, and More byCall Number: PN171.F56 L55 ReferenceISBN: 9780226431246Publication Date: 2018
The DOI
Digital Object Identifiers, or DOIs, are persistent links used in scientific and scholarly publishing to provide a permanent electronic address to avoid the problems of broken, outdated, or changed links. opens new windowThe DOI System provides a means for managing information in changing digital environments.
- opens new windowDOIs and URLs (APA Style)
APA Style Websites by the American Psychological Association
- Reference Examples: 7.02 Books, Reference Books, and Book ChaptersProvides examples of citations for DSM.
Related Resources
EBSCO Folder and Citations
The EBSCO folder is a personal information management tool to save articles, save searches, create citations lists, and more. Create a folder, then sign in to your folder when you search any EBSCO database. Note: Items added to the default folder are NOT saved; you must be signed in to your Folder. Tutorial: opens new windowMy EBSCOhost Folder (3:15 mins.)
For a single citation access your EBSCO folder. Click a title to view the detailed record. Click the Cite button. Choose a format style then copy, paste, and edit the citation to match your course requirements.
For multiple citations:
- Access the your EBSCO folder.
In the folder: - Click checkboxes to mark items to be cited.
- Click the Print icon (in the right toolbar).
In the Print Manager window: - Uncheck HTML Full Text and Search History boxes, if showing and checked.
- Choose a Citation Format.
- Click Print (items are reformatted). Cancel the print, then copy/paste/edit citations according to your course and professor requirements.
The EBSCO Cite Tool
In an EBSCO database, such as Academic Search Complete or APA PsycInfo, click the Cite link located in the Tools menu on the right sidebar. (The "Tools" menu is only available on the item record and does not show up on the results page.) Choose a format style then copy, paste, and edit the citation to match your course requirements.
The EBSCO Folder is a personal information management tool to save articles, save searches, create citations lists, and more. Create a folder, then sign in to your folder when you search any EBSCO database. Note: Items added to the default folder are NOT saved; you must be signed in to your Folder. Tutorial:opens new windowMy EBSCOhost Folder (4:06 mins.)
For a single citation:
Access your EBSCO folder. Click a title to access the detailed article record. Click the Cite button. Choose a format style then copy, paste, and edit the citation to match your course requirements.
For multiple citations:
- Access the your EBSCO folder.
In the folder: - Click checkboxes to mark items to be cited.
- Click the Print icon (in the right toolbar).
In the Print Manager window: - Uncheck HTML Full Text and Search History boxes, if showing and checked.
- Choose a Citation Format.
- Click Print (items are reformatted). Cancel the print, then copy/paste/edit citations according to your course and professor requirements.