How to Cite a Journal Article in APA: Format and Examples
Complete guide to citing journal articles in APA 7th edition. Includes examples for print and online journals with DOIs.
Citation Format
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyExample
Brown, K. L., & Davis, R. M. (2023). Effects of Sleep on Memory. Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 45(3), 234-250. https://doi.org/10.1234/jcp.2023.45.3.234Important Notes
- Always include DOI if available
- Use & for multiple authors
- Italicize journal name and volume number
- Do not italicize issue number (in parentheses)
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