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APA format is commonly used in the social sciences. In APA, you will cite information in two ways: in the body of your paper (in-text citations) and at the end of your paper (the References page). Here are some resources to help you cite in the correct APA style:

1. The APA Style guide offers a handy introduction to citing in APA format. Scroll down to find examples of correct citations for different types of sources.
2. The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers a useful and comprehensive guide to citing different types of sources in APA format.
3. Prefer videos? Watch this Introduction to Citation Styles from CSU Dominguez Hills: https://youtu.be/_fVv2Jt0o18 
4. Microsoft Word also offers an APA style template you can download and use to format your paper. Click File>New then search on APA style in the template search box.

Machine-Generated Citations

There are several ways to find citations using online tools. DO NOT TRUST THESE CITATIONS! Garbage in, garbage out. You should always double-check what you find to make sure it is the correct format and correct information. That being said, machine-generated citations are often a good source for the basics, such as title, author, and publication date.

OneSearch

After running a search, click on the title of the article or book you are citing to open the record. In the record, you will see a Citation link above the title. 

Google Scholar

After running a search, click on the Cite link below the description.

Library Databases

Many library databases offer a cite option, and this option will appear usually after opening an article record. Here is an example for where to look in an EBSCO database:

REMEMBER: ALWAYS DOUBLE-CHECK MACHINE-GENERATED CITATIONS. DO NOT TRUST THEM.