How to Cite an Article from a subscription database

The following are examples of two styles for the way citations from a subscription database 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 instructor for style preferences.

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

1. author (if applicable)
2. title
3. name of publication
4. publication information
5. pages or indication of length
6. source (database name, i.e. InfoTrac)
7. accession number (article number) if possible
8. download date

Modern Language Association (MLA) Style

Davidson, Paul. "Globalization." Journal of Post Keynesian Economics 24 (2002): 475+. ProQuest Direct. Matheson Library, WKCTC, Paducah, KY. 18 Jun. 2003.
<http://www.il.proquest.com/pqdauto>.

"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>.

Peres, Judy. "Couple's Divorce Entangles Frozen Embryos." Chicago Tribune. 7 Aug. 1999, Chicagoland final ed., News sec.: 1. NewsBank NewsFile Collection. Matheson Lib., WKCTC, Paducah, KY. 18 Jun. 2003.
<http://infoweb.newsbank.com/>.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Stroke: Hope Through Research. Pamphlet. May 1999. Health Reference Center Academic. Gale Group Databases. Matheson Lib., WKCTC, Paducah, KY. 18 Sep. 2001.
<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. Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale Group Databases. Matheson Lib., WKCTC, Paducah, KY. 25 Oct. 2003.
< 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.

Peres, J. (1999, August 7). Couple's divorce entangles frozen embryos. Chicago Tribune (Chicagoland final ed.), 1. Retrieved August 16, 1999 from NewsBank on-line database (NewsBank NewsFile Collection, Record No. 002760DEB1D3C994AEC00) on the World Wide Web: http://infoweb.newsbank.com.

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.