How to Cite an Article

The following are examples of how citations should appear in a bibliography. Keep in mind that there are other styles (Chicago, APA and CEBA being three other popular ones). 

A citation will generally contain the following:

Examples of Modern Language Association (MLA) Style Citations

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>.

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