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SEMN 239: Cold War Kids

MLA: Modern Language Association

Helpful Guides for MLA:

Recommended Citation Generators

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