How to Cite a Journal Article in APA: Step-by-Step

Step by step guide to cite a journal article in APA format.

Journal citations in APA include: author, year, article title (sentence case), journal name (italics), volume, issue, pages, DOI.

APA 7th Edition Format

Author, A. A. (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Vol(Issue), pp–pp. https://doi.org/xxx

Example Citation

Doe, J. (2022). Sleep patterns. Sleep Journal, 8(1), 12–24. https://doi.org/10.1000/sleep

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→ How to Cite a Journal Article in APA (7th Edition)
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→ APA DOI Format: Complete Guide with Examples

Quick APA Rules

  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
  • No author → title first
  • No date → (n.d.)
  • Books/journals → italicized
  • DOI: https://doi.org/…
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