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There are a number of different styles that can be used when citing information retrieved through online information services and the Internet (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago).  Check with your instructor or the publication to which you are submitting your work to see which is the preferred style.  Once you know which style you need to use, the following online resources may be of assistance.

Citing Magazines from eLibrary

• ProQuest Research Citation Guide (PDF) - Step-by-step instructions for citing information found in eLibrary.

Citing Magazines/Biographies from Wilson

• Citing Full Text Found on WilsonWeb Databases - Instructions for citing full-text magazine articles and full-text biographical profiles found on WilsonWeb Databases.

Additional Sources of Information on Citation Style

• APA Style: Electronic References - The material provided covers commonly asked questions regarding how to cite electronic media.
• Columbia Guide to Online Style - A general overview of how to cite online resources in APA and MLA formats, by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor.
• IFLANET: Citation Guides for Electronic Documents - A list of links maintained by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.
• MLA: How do I document sources from the Web in my works-cited list? - A summary of MLA guidelines on documenting online sources.

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