With a citation generator, you to enter information about your source in order to produce a citation in your selected format that you can copy and paste into your paper.
Creates citations and bibliographic references for MLA and APA styles
Create an account to save your citations and create folders for different projects
Option 2: Database Citation Tools
Watch - Cite Tools in Research Databases
Cite tools in research databases. In this video you will learn how use the cite tool in library research databases to help you write a complete citation for the sources you locate for your research with a demonstration of different databases.
I have the PRIMO Smart Search database open to an article. You will find the cite tool under citation. Click to open.
On the left side, you will find MLA and APA Styles.
Select the citation style
Click Copy Citation to Clipboard
Paste to your Word document
I have the GALE database open to an article. You will find the cite tool at the top navigation.
Click the Cite icon
MLA and APA citations available
Click the Select Button
Control C to copy
Paste to your Word document
My final review is for an EBSCO database
I have the Academic Search Complete EBSCO database open to an article. You will find the cite tool on the right navigation.
Click the Cite icon
Scroll until you find either APA or MLA
Highlight the text
Right click Copy
Paste to your Word document
Have skills that travel. No matter which research database you search, once you identify an article, look around for the Cite tool.
Note: Review the citations for accuracy make any necessary corrections before using. Pay special attention to personal names, capitalization, and dates. Always consult your library resources for the exact formatting and punctuation guidelines.
If you need help using databases or finding articles, reach out to a WCC Librarian! You will find the chat tool embedded in some of the databases for immediate help. Otherwise visit us in-person, send us an email chat, or meet us on Zoom with Book-a-Librarian. All available from the library homepage.
Many research databases contain built-in citation tools that will generate an entire reference list or bibliography. Look for a "Cite" or "Citation Tools" button to get the citation for the article you are using. These tools are usually located along the right or left side of the article page within the database.
Gale Databases Cite Tool
Above: Example of how citation tools appear in different databases.