ProQuest and Ebsco databases will also format the citations for you when you save or print them.
Use the tools below to format and store your research sources.
NOTE: Though these tools are very helpful, they are not always completely accurate, so double check that citations are correctly formatted.
Karalyn Skinner
Ellis Reference Intern
A citation is the basic information required to identify or locate a specific publication (book, article, video, etc.). Citations are found in print indexes, databases, and catalogs to identify resources. They are also included in research papers, articles, and books to reference text that has been quoted or a source that has been used as an authority.
Parts of Common Citations:
Books:
Articles:
Avoiding Plagiarism (interactive tutorial)
Plagiarism Resources
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