How to Cite Journal Articles

Learn how to properly cite different types of journal articles in APA format. Choose a specific article type below for detailed guidelines.

General Journal Citation Guidelines

  • Italicize the journal name and volume number
  • Include DOI when available
  • Use sentence case for article titles
  • Include issue number in parentheses
  • Provide page range for print articles

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't italicize article titles
  • Don't omit the DOI if available
  • Don't include database information for academic databases
  • Don't capitalize all words in article titles
  • Don't forget to include the issue number when available