APA Style citation for Research papers
APA Journal Article Citation
How to Reference a Journal Article in APA
Use the following template to cite a journal article using the APA citation format. We also provide style guides for the MLA,Chicago, and Turabian styles. To have your bibliography or works cited list automatically made for you, check out our free APA citation maker.
Once you’re finished with your citations, we can also help you with creating an APA title page.
Citing a journal article in print
APA format structure:
Author, A.A.. (Publication Year). Article title. Periodical Title, Volume(Issue), pp.-pp.
APA format example:
Nevin, A. (1990). The changing of teacher education special education. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 13(3-4), 147-148.
Citing a journal article found online
APA format structure:
Author, A.A.. (Publication Year). Article title. Periodical Title, Volume(Issue), pp.-pp. doi:XX.XXXXX or Retrieved from journal URL
APA format example:
Jameson, J. (2013). E-Leadership in higher education: The fifth “age” of educational technology research. British Journal of Educational Technology, 44(6), 889-915. doi: 10.1111/bjet.12103
Notes: When creating your online journal article citation, keep in mind:
- APA does NOT require you to include the date of access/retrieval date or database information for electronic sources.
- You can use the URL of the journal homepage if there is no DOI assigned and the reference was retrieved online.
- Example: Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1467-8535;jsessionid=956132F3DE76EEB120577E99EE74CE9C.f04t01
- A DOI (digital object identifier) is an assigned number that helps link content to it’s location on the Internet. It is therefore important, if one is provided, to use it when creating a citation. All DOI numbers begin with a 10 and are separated by a slash.
For more information on how to cite in APA, check out Purdue OWL and Cornell.
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How to Cite a Book in APA
Use the following template to cite a book using the APA citation format. We also provide style guides for the MLA,Chicago, and Turabian styles. To have your bibliography or works cited list automatically made for you, check out our free APA citation generator.
Once you’re finished with your citations, we can also help you with creating an APA title page.
Citing a book in print
APA format structure:
Author, A.A.. (Year of Publication). Title of work. Publisher City , State: Publisher.
APA format example:
Finney, J. (1970). Time and again. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.
Notes: When citing a book in APA, keep in mind:
- Capitalize the first letter of the first word of the title and any subtitles, as well as the first letter of any proper nouns.
- The full title of the book, including any subtitles, should be stated and italicized.
Citing an e-book from an e-reader
E-book is short for “electronic book.” It is a digital version of a book that can be read on a computer, e-reader (Kindle, Nook, etc.), or other electronic device.
APA format structure:
Author, A.A.. (Year of Publication). Title of work [E-Reader Version]. Retrieved from http://xxxx or doi:xxxx
APA format example:
Eggers, D. (2008). The circle [Kindle Version]. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/
Citing a book found in a database
APA format structure:
Author, A.A.. (Year of Publication). Title of work. Retrieved from http://xxxx or doi:xxxx
APA format example:
Sayre, Rebecca K., Devercelli, A.E., Neuman, M.J., & Wodon, Q. (2015). Investment in early childhood development: Review of the world bank’s recent experience. doi: 10.1596/978-1-4648-0403-8
Notes: When citing an online book or e-book in APA, keep in mind:
- A DOI (digital object identifier) is an assigned number that helps link content to it’s location on the Internet. It is therefore important, if one is provided, to use it when creating a citation. All DOI numbers begin with a 10 and are separated by a slash.
For more information on how to cite in APA, check out Purdue OWL and Cornell.
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How to Cite a Website in APA
Use the following template to cite a website using the APA citation format. We also provide style guides for the MLA,Chicago, and Turabian styles. To have your bibliography or works cited list automatically made for you, check out our free APA citation generator.
Once you’re finished with your citations, we can also help you with creating an APA title page.
Important Note:
APA does not explicitly provide a format for citing websites. Instead, there are guides for how to cite various sources in online formats:
Citing a general website article with an author
APA format structure:
Author, A.A.. (Year, Month Date of Publication). Article title. Retrieved from URL
APA format example:
Simmons, B. (2015, January 9). The tale of two Flaccos. Retrieved from http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-tale-of-two-flaccos/
Citing a general website article without an author
APA format structure:
Article title. (Year, Month Date of Publication). Retrieved from URL
APA format example:
Teen posed as doctor at West Palm Beach hospital: police. (2015, January 16). Retrieved from http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Teen-Posed-as-Doctor-at-West-Palm-Beach-Hospital-Police-288810831.html
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