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When using the Cite button in NavigatorSearch (formerly Roadrunner) or EBSCOhost, the APA formatted citations are incorrect. Why is the format inaccurate?
Cite Feature
When using the Cite feature available within NavigatorSearch (formerly Roadrunner) and the EBSCOhost databases, please keep in mind that the citations are automatically machine-generated and are likely to contain errors.
The following note is displayed above the citation formats:
Consult your library for more information on citing resources and follow specific requirements from your instructor.
Review the instructions at EBSCO Support Site and 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.
It is extremely important to check for proper APA Style, as database citation tools are subject to error.
Citation Resources
The Library and Academic Success Center provides access to Academic Writer, which provides over 200 sample references, as well as 21 sample papers. It also incorporates all of the references and other content from the Publication Manual.
Academic Writer can be access from the Library's AZ Database list or from the Academic Success Center's page on APA and MLA Styles. For guidance on how to use APA style, please refer to the APA and MLA Styles page and there is also a workshop available every week to get additional assistance.
For questions about academic coaching services, please contact the Academic Success Center via their Ask a Coach page. On this page, you can search their FAQs, ask questions, or chat live with a coach via ASC Chat.
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