Citation Guide  Tags: citing citations mla apa  

Articles - Library Databases - APA

eBooks - Library Databases - APA

Websites, etc. - APA

Online Audio/Visual Materials - APA 

Many of these sites offer information about constructing in-text citations, as well as constructing citations for bibliographies and references pages: 

• The OWL - APA Style Guide
• The University of Baltimore - Citing Sources, APA Style

DOI's

• When available, use a DOI (digital object identifier) rather than a database name or URL; look for a DOI at the beginning or end of a online document
• A DOI is not the same as a document number or document ID, though; for more information about what a DOI is and should look like, see the DOI website.

Dates

• As long as the online information is unlikely to change (like articles in Library Databases, or any works previously or simultaneously published in print), a retrieval date is no longer necessary in the citation
• Use (n.d.) if no date is given for publication or copyright

URL's

• URL's, when cited, should not be underlined

MLA-style and APA-style guidelines have changed recently, especially for citing sources accessed electronically. 

If you use a citation generator from a database or website, doublecheck, using this guide, to be sure the generator has used the current rules.

Periodical articles from Library Databases - doi assigned
(Cite as you would articles in print). doi:[doi]

(For more info about doi's, see left, "Electronic Info - APA")

Martin, J., & Tokada, K. (2007, December). Face recognition in chimpanzees. Behavioral Sciences Journal 21(4), 39-57. doi:10.1037/0735-7044.121.6.1145

Schwab, C., & Huber, L. (2006, August). Obey or not obey? Dogs (canis familiaris) behave differently in response to attentional states of their owners. Journal of Comparative Psychology, 120(3), 169-175. doi:10.1037/0735-7036.120.3.169

Periodical articles from Library Databases - doi unknown
(Cite as you would articles in print). Retrieved from Home Page URL of database*

Mattel sues publisher over Barbie essays. (1999, December 6). The New York Times, p. C18. Retrieved from http://www.gale.cengage.com/AcademicOneFile

Bishop, K. and Kimball, M. A. (2006, Fall). Engaging students in storytelling. Teacher Librarian 33(4), 28-31.  Retrieved from http://www.proquest.com/en-US/catalogs/ databases/detail/ pq_ed_journals.shtml.

Cooper, M. H. (1996). America's pampered pets. CQ Researcher 6(48), 1129-1152. Retrieved from http://www.proquest.com/en-US/catalogs/ databases/detail/ pq_ed_journals.shtml

Moorman III, C. T., Lowe, W., & Clark, B. (2007, June) How can I treat shin splints? Natural Health 37(6), 26. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org

*To the right is a list of Home Page URL's for AACC databases.  If submitting work for publication (rather than for academic credit), you should use the home page URL of the magazine, newspaper, or journal, if one exists.  For more help, visit this DOI and URL Flowchart provided by the APA.

eBooks from Library Databases
(Cite as you would books in print, though without page numbers if none are given, and omitting publisher's name and location). doi: (when given) or Retrieved from Database Home Page URL

Drum, D., & Zierenberg, T. (2006). The type II diabetes sourcebook (3rd ed.). doi: 10.1036/0071462317

Paludi, M. A. (2004). Praeger guide to the psychology of gender. Retrieved from http://www.ebooks.abc-clio.com

Prairie oysters. (2002). In Rawson's Dictionary of Euphemisms and Other Doubletalk. Retrieved from http://credoreference.com

*To the right is a list of Home Page URL's for AACC databases

Websites – periodicals
(Cite as you would  articles in print, though without page numbers if none are given). doi: (when given) or Retrieved from Periodical Home Page URL

Muller, C. M. P., Brenner, E., & Smeets, J. B. J. (2009, August 24). Maybe they are all circles: Clues and cues. Journal of Vision, 9(9), 1-5. doi: 10.1167/9.9.10

Broad, W. J. (2009, August 25). Diving deep for living fossil.The New York Times. Retrieved from http://nyt.com

Websites – periodicals, online-only supplements
(Cite as you would  articles in print, though without page numberes if none are given, and including description in brackets after the supplement title, e.g., [Supplemental material], [Audio podcast], [Map], [Letter to the editor]. doi: (when given) or Retrieved from Periodical Home Page URL

Tatum, D. (2008, April). Depression news [Supplemental material]. Psychiatric Notes, 8(4). Retrieved from http://www.psychiatricnotes.com

Websites – sites, including eBooks
(Cite as you would books in print, though without page numbers if none are given, and omitting publisher's name and location). doi: (when given) or Retrieved from website or eBook Home Page URL

Peace, R. (2002, July 20). Fathers and children: Understanding nature. In The novels of Turgenev: Symbols and emblems. Retrieved from http://eis.bris.ac.uk/~rurap/novelsof.htm

Websites – online government publications
(Cite as you would printed sources). Retrieved from URL

U.S. Department of Justice. (2006, September 10). Trends in violent victimization by age, 1973-2005. Retrieved from http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/glance/vage.htm

Mailing lists (listservs)
Poster's name. (Date). Subject line [Electronic mailing list message]. Retrieved from URL

Stein, C. (2007, May 5). Re: Chessie rescue - Annapolis, MD [Electronic mailing list message]. Retrieved from http://www.chessie-l.com/920l

Images and other visuals from Library Databases

(Cite as you would an image from a book, though without page numbers if none are given, and omitting publisher’s name and location). doi: (when given) or Retrieved from Database Home Page URL

Clark, L. (c.a. 1960's). Man with baby [photograph]. George Eastman House, Rochester, NY. Retrieved from http://www.artstor.org

Greenhouse gasses [diagram]. In R. Kovach and B. McGuire, Guide to global hazards. Retrieved from http://www.credoreference.com

Artwork from the web
Creator (last name, first initial). (Year of artwork). Title of Artwork [medium of artwork]. Repository of artwork, city, state (if necessary). Retrieved from URL

Close, C. (2002). Ronald [photograph]. Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY. Retrieved from http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=108890

Lectures and video posts from websites
Lecturer or poster's Name. (Copyright or posted date). Title of lecture of video [Video file]. Retrieved from URL

Seligman, M. (2004, February). Martin Seligman on positive psychology [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www..ted.com/talks/lang/eng/martin_seligman

Day, J. (2009, August 1). Tips and tricks for the special education classroom [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtube.com/watch?v=Vra84LKESfs

Radio and TV episodes/segments from Library Databases
(Cite as you would broadcast episodes/segements). Retrieved from Database Home Page URL

DeFord, F. (Writer). (2007, August 8). Beyond Vick: Animal cruelty for sport. In E. McDonnell (Producer), Morning Edition [Radio program]. Retrieved from http://www.gale.cengage.com/AcademicOneFile

Radio and TV episodes/segments from websites
(Cite as you would broadcast episodes/segements). Retrieved from URL

Espenson, J. (Writer), & Little, D. (Director). (2009, May 1). Briar rose [Video file]. In J. Whedon (Producer), Dollhouse [Television program]. Retireved from http://www.hulu.com/watch/71001/dollhouse-briar-rose#s-p1-so-i0

Ashbrook, T. (Host and managing editor). (2009, August 25). A family off the grid [Audio file]. In On point [Radio program]. Retrieved from http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/08/a-family-off-the-grid

Film and film clips from Library Databases
Producer name(s) (Producer(s)), & Director name (Director). (Year of release). Title [Video file]. Retrieved from Database Home Page URL

Barry, D. (Producer & Director). (2003). Taste [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.fmgondemand.com

Film and film clips from websites
Name of Producer (Producer), & Name of Director (Director) (if given). (Copyright or posted date). Title of film or clip [Video file]. Retrieved from URL

Ferrell, W. (Producer). (2007). The landlord [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/74 

Kaufman, J. C. (Producer), Lacy, L. (Director). (1979). Mean Joe Greene [Video file]. Retrieved from http://memory.loc.gov/mbrs/ccmp/meanjoe_01g.ram

If we can further assist you in your search for information, please drop by the reference desk or contact reference staff by phone at 410-777-2456 or by email at refdesk@aacc.edu.

Copy the URL's below when using APA style to cite sources from Truxal Library's databases. These URL's don't provide access to the databases, though. Use this link to access Library Databases.

ABC-CLIO:
http://www.ebooks.abc-clio.com

Academic OneFile: http://www.gale.cengage.com/AcademicOneFile

Academic Search Premier: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=1&topicID=1

Agricola: http://agricola.nal.usda.gov

American History in Video: http://alexanderstreet.com/products/ahiv.htm

ARTstor: http://www.artstor.org

Business & Company Resource Center: http://www.gale.cengage.com/BusinessRC

Business Source Premier: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?topicID=2&marketID=1

Capital Online: http://www.hometownannapolis.com

Contemporary Women's Issues: http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=9&imprint=000&titleCode=GAL68&type=4&id=173259

CQ Researcher: http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher

Credo Reference: http://credoreference.com

Criminal Justice Periodicals: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/catalogs/databases/detail/pq_criminal_justice.shtml

Culinary Arts Collection: http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=6&imprint=000&cf=n&titleCode=IACSB1&type=4&id=242836

Daily Life Online: http://dailylife.greenwood.com

Dance in Video: http://alexanderstreet.com/products/daiv.htm

Demongraphics Now!: http://www.demographicsnow.com

Ebrary: http://www.ebrary.com

ERIC: http://www.eric.ed.gov

FedStats: http://www.fedstats.gov

FindLaw: http://www.findlaw.com

FMG On Demand: http://www.fmgondemand.com

Gale Virtual Reference Library: http://www.gale.cengage.com/gvrl

Handbook of Chemistry and Physics: http://www.hbcpnetbase.com

Harrison's Online: http://www.accessmedicine.com

Health & Wellness Resource Center: http://www.gale.cengage.com/HealthRC

Health Source: Consumer Edition: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=1&topicID=82

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=1&topicID=83

Historical Baltimore Sun: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/catalogs/databases/detail/baltimore_sun.shtml

Historical New York Times: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/catalogs/databases/detail/ny_times.shtml

Historical Washington Post: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/catalogs/databases/detail/washington_post.shtml

InfoTrac War and Terrorism Collection: http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=9&imprint=000&titleCode=IACSB6&cf=n&type=4&id=226264

JSTOR Arts & Sciences III Collection: http://www.jstor.org

Literature Criticism Online: http://www.gale.cengage.com/LitCritOnline

Literature Resource Center: http://www.gale.cengage.com/LitRC

MasterFILE Premier: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?topicID=5&marketID=6

Music Online: http://alexanderstreet.com/products/muso.htm

National Library of Medicine Databases: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases

National Newspapers and The Sun: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/catalogs/databases/detail/nationalsnews.shtml

Naxos Music Library: http://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/home.asp

North American Theatre Online: http://asp6new.alexanderstreet.com/atho

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: http://www.gale.cengage.com/OpposingViewpoints

Oxford African American Studies Center: http://www.oxfordaasc.com

Oxford Art Online: http://www.oxfordartonline.com

Oxford Music Online: http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com

Praeger Security International: http://www.greenwood.com/psi

ProjectMUSE: http://muse.jhu.edu

ProQuest Education Journals: http://il.proquest.com/en-US/catalogs/databases/detail/pq_ed_journals.shtml

Salem Health: http://health.salempress.com

Small Business Resource Center: http://www.gale.cengage.com/SmallBusiness

Smithsonian Global Sound: http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org

STAT!Ref Databases: http://www.statref.com

Testing & Education Reference Center: http://www.gale.cengage.com/Testing&Education

Theatre in Video: http://alexanderstreet.com/products/ativ.htm

Thomson Gale Legal Forms: http://www.gale.cengage.com/LegalForms

Westlaw Campus: http://campus.westlaw.com