FAQ: How do I cite a journal or magazine article in APA style?

Print Journal or Magazine Article

The basic format for citing a print journal or magazine article in APA style is:

Author, A. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal or Magazine, volume number(issue number), page numbers.

For example (don't forget to indent the second and subsequent lines):

Henry, W. A. (1990, April 9). Making the grade in today's schools. Time, 135, 28-31.

Electronic Journal or Magazine Article

The basic format for citing an electronic journal or magazine article in APA style is:

Author, A. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal or Magazine, volume number(issue number), page numbers. doi: 10.xxxxxxxxxx

Note: When available, use the DOI number but if a DOI number is not available, use the home URL.

For example (don't forget to indent the second and subsequent lines):

Appel, S. H. (1998). The management of multicultural group conflict. Team Performance Management, 45(5), 211. doi: 10.1108/13527599810234173

Henry, W. A. (1990, April 9). Making the grade in today's schools. Time, 135, 28-31. Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/magazine

More information:

• APA guide (Shapiro Library)
• APA Research Paper Basics Video Tutorials (Atomic Learning - log in using your SNHU email username and password)
• APA Blog (APA)

For further help please contact the Wolak Learning Center at 603.645.9606 (UC Students) and Online Writing Center at 866.721.1662 (Online/COCE Students) for assistance with citing a website.

You may also want to consider:

• How do I cite a source with no author in APA style (in-text)?
• How do I cite a source with multiple authors in APA style (in-text)?
• How do I do an in-text citation in APA style?

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite a journal or magazine article in your class assignments and projects.