FAQ: How do I cite a journal or magazine article in APA Style?
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Last Updated: Jul 18, 2025
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Electronic Journal or Magazine Article
General Format
Author, A. (Date). Title of article. Title of Journal or Magazine, volume number(issue number), page numbers. https://doi.org/10.xxxxxxxxxx
NOTE: When available, use the DOI number. If a DOI number is not available, use the nondatabase URL and link directly to the source if possible. Do not include database names or URLs (see Database Information in References This link opens in a new window for more information).
For Example
Ray, B., Posnett, D. P., Devanbu, P., & Filkov, V. (2017). A large-scale study of programming languages and code quality in GitHub. Communications of the ACM, 60(10), 91-100. https://doi.org/10.1145/3126905
Corresponding In-Text Citation
(Ray et al., 2017)
Ray et al. (2017)
More Information
- Academic Writer-APA Journal Examples This link opens in a new window
- Academic Writer-APA Magazine Examples This link opens in a new window
- APA guide - Journal Article Reference Examples This link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library)
- APA guide - Magazine Article Reference Examples This link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library)
- Journal Article References This link opens in a new window (American Psychological Association)
- Magazine Article References This link opens in a new window (American Psychological Association)
Disclaimer
This information is intended to be a guideline, please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.
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