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How to Cite an Article from InfoTrac

The following are examples of two styles for the way citations from InfoTrac should appear in a bibliography. Keep in mind that there are other styles (Chicago and CEBA being two notable ones). Also keep in mind that double spacing and underlining rather than italics might both be preferred. Always check with your professor or editor for style preferences.

Whichever style is used, a citation from InfoTrac will generally contain the following:

  • author (if applicable)
  • title
  • name of publication
  • publication information
  • pages or indication of length
  • source (InfoTrac)
  • accession number (article number) if possible
  • download date

Modern Language Association (MLA) Style

Davidson, Paul. "Globalization." Journal of Post Keynesian Economics
     24 (2002): 475+. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases.
     College of Staten Island Lib., NY.15 Apr. 2002.
     <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>.

"Ethiopia." Map. Rand McNally Maps. 1996. Student Edition. Gale Group
     Databases. Roosevelt High School Lib., Roosevelt, NY. 15 May 2002.
     <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>.

"Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla." The Columbia Encyclopedia. Edition 6.
     2000: 24329. InfoTrac Junior Edition. Gale Group Databases. Caesar
     Rodney Junior High School Lib., Camden, DE. 18 July 2001.
     <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>.

Mauch II, Thomas H. "Researchers Identify Alzheimer's Enzyme Inhibitor."
     Los Angeles Times 13 Apr. 2000: B2. InfoTrac Custom Newspapers.
     Gale Group Databases. Mililani Public Lib., HI. 18 Apr. 2000.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Stroke: Hope Through
     Research. Pamphlet. May 1999. Health Reference Center Academic.
     Gale Group Databases. Laney College Lib., Oakland, CA. 18 Sep. 2001.
     <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>.

"Pennsylvania State Agencies Finalize Plan to Monitor for West Nile Virus."
     PR Newswire 7 Apr. 2000. InfoTrac OneFile Gale Group
     Databases. College of San Mateo Lib., CA. 18 June 2000.
     <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>.

Sample, Herbert A. "Identity Theft Is among Fastest Growing White-Collar Crimes,
     FBI Says." Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. 12 Nov. 2001.
     General Reference Center Gold Gale Group Databases. Dallas Public
     Lib., TX. 25 Oct. 2002. <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>.

See http://www.mla.org for further information and updates.

American Psychological Association (APA) Style

Battersby, John (1999, May 10). Nelson Mandela's Moral Legacy. The Christian
     Science Monitor. Retrieved November 21, 2001, from InfoTrac Web InfoTrac
     OneFile CJ54593610.

Food Preservation (2000). The Columbia Encyclopedia (Edition 6) 13991. Retrieved
     February 14, 2002, from InfoTrac Web General Reference Center Gold
     A69027426.

Gremillion, Kristen J. (1996). Early agricultural diet in North America:
     evidence from two Kentucky rockshelters. American Antiquity, 61(3), 520.
     Retrieved March 17, 2002, from InfoTrac Web Expanded Academic ASAP.
     A19027669.

See the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association or http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html for further information and updates.

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