MSN Capstone: Library Resources

For reputable online resources about APA Style, explore the following links: 

• General Resources on APA
• Specific Style and Formatting Resources on APA
• APA Sample Papers

The following links from the APA Style website will provide you with information on how to format papers and cite/reference sources according to the APA 7th Edition guidelines. 

View sample papers formatted in APA 7th Edition style from the following online resources:

Most research databases (such as CINAHL or PubMed) provide options for quickly formatting a selected reference from your database search results in APA Style. Instructions for using these tools are provided below. IMPORTANT! Please use these citation tools cautiously and be sure to check for accuracy by consulting the original APA Style guidelines (see resources above). 

CINAHL (and other EBSCOhost databases)

• From your search results list in CINAHL, or any database on the EBSCOhost interface (such as MEDLINE or PsycINFO), click the title of the article you want to reference. 
• Next, click the Cite icon  located on the right side of the screen.
• A Citation Format screen will appear with examples of how your selected article reference should be formatted according to a variety of styles, including APA 7th Edition. 
• Highlight the reference, and copy and paste.
• Check the reference for accuracy and edit accordingly. 

PubMed (access via the PubMed @ UT link)

• From your search results list in PubMed, click the title of the article you want to reference.
• Next, click the Cite icon  located on the right side of the screen.
• A small pop-up window will appear with your selected article reference
• Under the Format menu (lower right corner), choose APA.
• Click the Copy option to copy the reference, then paste into your document.
• Check the reference for accuracy and edit accordingly. 

All UToledo students, faculty, and staff can download a copy of the EndNote bibliographic management software program for free. 

EndNote helps you format papers according to specific styles, including APA 7th Edition. When writing lengthy papers, EndNote can save you time and frustration by automatically inserting in-text citations and formatting your reference list. 

Download EndNote

• Go to http://myutaccount.utoledo.edu 
• Click Login to Manage Your Services and enter your UTAD username and password
• Under Software Downloads click Download EndNote Software
• Save and run the appropriate EndNote20 installer for your operating system (either Mac or Windows)

Learn More

• Visit the EndNote LibGuide for step-by-step instructions and tutorials
• View this helpful series of EndNote Video Tutorials by Prof. Wade Lee-Smith, UToledo Libraries

Schedule an EndNote Consultation

• Your UToledo Nursing Librarian, Jodi Jameson provides individual consultations on how to use EndNote
• Schedule a virtual or in-person consultation with Jodi at https://calendly.com/jodijameson/consult or contact Jodi directly (jodi.jameson@utoledo.edu | 419.383.5152 | 4th Floor Mulford Library, 8:30-5 M-F)