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complexities, extra documentation is necessary for online sources of
information.

The online researcher needs to document when and where source

material was viewed. The date that the material was accessed, the

name of the library that was used to access a subscription database,

and the address of a website are necessary for the Works Cited list.
For that reason, printing out all the material accessed online is

strongly recommended. The date, the database used, and most other

relevant information will be on the printed copy for easy reference.

Many databases provide the convenient option of mailing a full-text

article to yourself. In addition, you often have the option of copying or
sending yourself a citation in the style you wish to use for your Works

Cited page or the References page. Two words of caution are

necessary. First, if you use the citation option, be sure that you select

the correct style from the drop-down menu. That seems obvious, but it

is easy to forget. Second, be aware that automatic citation formatters
may vary sightly from database to database and may not be up to

date. It’s always a good idea to check the citation against this text or

against another reliable source.

Guide to APA (American

Psychological Association) Style