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Citing Sources

How to use Citation Tools

What is a Citation Tool?

Most library databases include citation tools; they will generate citations in the most commonly used citation style formats. 

These citations are automatically generated by the database.  This means you need to check the citations for accuracy before including them in your work.

Select the tabs for specific examples.

In Library OneSearch

detailed record pointing to citation tool

When you click on "citation," the formatted citation appears, with options to select your needed citation style.

detailed record showing citation format

In ProQuest databases:

First click on the Cite bubble on the right:

detailed record pointing to citation tool

 

Now you should see the Cite Box. You can select the citation style format that you need.

 

detail screen showing citation format

In EbscoHost Databases:

Look for Cite at the lower right of the screen.

detailed record pointing to citation tool

 

Once you click on Cite, the Cite box appears in the middle of the screen.  You can select the citation style format that you need.  This screen shot only shows two citation styles - there are several more available to choose from.

detailed screen showing citation formats

 

In JSTOR, look for "Cite this Item" on the lower left

detailed record pointing to citation tool

The Cite box appears in the middle of the screen, and you can select the citation style format that you need.

detailed screen showing citation format

How to use Permalinks

What is a Permalink?

 Permalink stands for permanent link; it is a URL intended to remain unchanged and stable for future access.

permalink may also be called a stable link, durable link, persistent link, permanent link or document link.

When you are searching in library databases and resources, the URL in the address bar does not represent a permanent link; instead, that URL contains information specific to your session of searching, and it will disappear when you move to another page.

Finding and using permalinks will help you get back to the great sources you find in library databases.  

Select the tabs for specific examples.

In Library OneSearch

Detailed record view with Permalink highlighted

In ProQuest databases:

First click on the All Options bubble on the right:

Detailed record view pointing to All Options

 

Now you should see the All Options Box. At the top is the permalink. 
Click on the link icon to save the permalink.

 

All Save Options box with Permalink highlghted

In EbscoHost Databases:

Look for Permalink at the lower right of the screen.

Detailed record view pointing to link to permalink

 

 

Once you click on Permalink, the permalink appears in the middle of the screen.

 

Detailed record view with Permalink highlghted

 

In JSTOR

Select the "Remote Access URL" to save the Permalink

record view with Permalink highlghted

In HeinOnline:

Look for the link icon near the top of the record:

Detailed record view with Permalink highlighted

 

Next you should see this pop up box.  Select and copy the permalink for "Off Campus/Remote Access."

Detailed record view with proxied permalink highlighted

 

 

The next screen gives you a choice - click on "Proceed to Proxy Login" if you are off campus:

select proceed to proxy login if off campus