In APA format, citing periodicals—which include journals, magazines, and newspapers—requires you to include enough information that a reader can accurately reference the source. For journal articles, provide the author(s)’ last name and initials, publication year, article title in sentence case and italics, journal title in title case and italics, volume number italicized, issue number in parentheses, page range, and DOI or URL if available.
For magazine articles, include the author(s)’ last name and initials, publication year, article title in sentence case and within quotation marks, magazine title in title case and italics, volume and issue number if available, page range, and DOI or URL. For newspaper articles, cite the author(s)’ last name and initials, publication year, article title in sentence case and within quotation marks, newspaper title in title case and italics, section letter or number if available, page range, and DOI or URL if available.
Citing Journal Articles
Cite journal articles by listing the author(s)’ last name and initials, publication year, article title in sentence case and italics, journal title in title case and italics, volume number italicized, issue number in parentheses, page range, and DOI or URL if available.
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Article title. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), page range. DOI or URL
Examples:
- Smith, J. A. (2021). The impact of social media on mental health. Journal of Psychology, 15(3), 45-58. https://doi.org/10.1234/jpsy.2021.15.3.45
- Johnson, L. R., & Lee, M. (2019). Trends in digital marketing. Journal of Marketing Research, 28(2), 112-125.
- Brown, T. M., et al. (2020). Consumer behavior in the digital age. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 5(1), 32-45.
Citing Magazine Articles
Cite magazine articles by listing the author(s)’ last name and initials, publication year, article title in sentence case and within quotation marks, magazine title in title case and italics, volume and issue number if available, page range, and DOI or URL if available.
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). “Article title.” Magazine Title, Volume(Issue), page range. DOI or URL
Examples:
- Smith, J. A. (2020). “The art of storytelling.” National Geographic, 150(2), 36-41.
- Johnson, L. R., & Lee, M. (2018). “The future of technology.” Time Magazine, 195(10), 24-29.
- Brown, T. M. (2019). “Healthy living tips.” Health & Fitness, 5(3), 58-61.
Citing Newspaper Articles
Cite newspaper articles by listing the author(s)’ last name and initials, publication year, article title in sentence case and within quotation marks, newspaper title in title case and italics, section letter or number if available, page range, and DOI or URL if available.
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). “Article title.” Newspaper Title, page range. DOI or URL
Examples:
- Smith, J. A. (2022). “Climate change concerns rise.” The New York Times, p. A1.
- Johnson, L. R., & Lee, M. (2020). “Tech giants face antitrust scrutiny.” The Wall Street Journal, p. B4.
- Brown, T. M. (2019). “Economic outlook for the year ahead.” Financial Times, pp. 10-11.
Citing Newsletters
Cite newsletters by providing the author(s)’ last name and initials, publication year, newsletter title in sentence case and italics, volume and issue number if available, page range if applicable, and DOI or URL if available.
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Newsletter Title, Volume(Issue). DOI or URL
Examples:
- Smith, J. A. (2021). Health Insights, 5(3). https://www.example.com/healthinsights
- Johnson, L. R., & Lee, M. (2020). Marketing Trends, 12(2).
- Brown, T. M. (2019). Tech Updates, 3(1), 10-15.
Citing Reviews
Cite reviews by listing the reviewer’s name if available, publication year, title of the review in sentence case and within quotation marks, title of the work being reviewed in italics, publication or platform where the review appeared, volume and issue number if available, page range if applicable, and DOI or URL if available.
Format:
Reviewer, A. A. (Year). “Review title.” Title of Reviewed Work, Publication or Platform, Volume(Issue), page range. DOI or URL
Examples:
- Smith, J. A. (2020). “A captivating read.” The Silent Patient [Review of the book by Alex Michaelides]. Book Review Magazine, 8(2), 45-47.
- Johnson, L. R., & Lee, M. (2018). “A thought-provoking documentary.” The Social Dilemma [Review of the film directed by Jeff Orlowski]. Film Critique Journal, 15(4), 112-115.
- Brown, T. M. (2019). “A refreshing take on modern art.” The Metamodernist [Review of the exhibition Metamodern Perspectives at the Museum of Modern Art]. Art Review Digest, 6(3), 28-30.
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