How can I cite content on Digital Theatre+?

This article helps you understand how to cite content found on Digital Theatre+ using the citation feature

Digital Theatre+ makes it easy to cite our content in your academic work.

Our citation feature helps you generate accurate citations in multiple academic styles, ensuring you can properly reference our films, performances, and educational resources in your essays, dissertations, and research projects.

Getting Started

Look for the Cite button on any resource page or search result card. 

How to Generate a Citation

Step 1: Open the Citation Tool

Click the Cite button on any resource you want to reference. This opens the citation modal where you can customize your citation.

Step 2: Choose Your Citation Style

Select from five major academic citation styles:

1. MLA (Modern Language Association)
2. APA (American Psychological Association)
3. Chicago
4. Harvard
5. MHRA (Modern Humanities Research Association)

Step 3: Review Your Citation

The citation automatically generates in your chosen style. Each citation includes appropriate media descriptors (Film, Video, Audio, or Web) to ensure proper academic formatting.

Step 4: Copy or Download

To copy your citation:

1. Click the Copy button to save the citation to your clipboard
2. Paste it directly into your document

To download your citation:

1. Choose from three download formats using the download dropdown:
   1. Plain Text (.txt) - for easy insertion into any document
   2. BibTeX (.bib) - for LaTeX users and bibliography management
   3. RIS (.ris) - compatible with reference management software like EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero

Proxy URL Options

If you're accessing Digital Theatre+ through your institution's proxy server, the citation tool automatically detects this. You can choose whether your citations include:

1. The standard Digital Theatre+ URL (shown by default,  recommended for most uses)
2. Your institution's proxy URL (check the box to use your proxy URL instead)

Accessibility Features

Our citation tool is fully accessible:

• Navigate using your keyboard with Tab and arrow keys
• Compatible with screen readers
• Clear focus indicators for all interactive elements
• Meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards

Tips for Using Citations

• Always double-check your institution's specific citation requirements, as some departments may have additional formatting preferences
• The citation tool formats content according to standard academic practices for digital media
• Remember to include access dates when required by your citation style
• Consider using the download options to build a bibliography file for longer projects

Need Help?

If you have questions about using the citation feature or need assistance with a specific citation style, please contact our support team. We're here to help ensure you can properly reference Digital Theatre+ content in your academic work.