Citing Periodicals
For more guidance on citing periodical articles, consult Section 10.1 of the opens new windowAPA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition.
The opens new windowReference Examples page on the APA Style website has additional examples and guidance for citing articles from opens new windowjournals, opens new windowmagazines and opens new windownewspapers.
- Journal article reference checklistDownload this guide to citing journal articles.
Journal Article from a Database or Print Copy
Reference:
Miller, S. R., Eden, L., & Li, D. (2018). CSR reputation and firm performance: A dynamic approach. Journal of Business Ethics, 163(3), 619–636. opens new windowhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-018-4057-1
Note: If the article has a DOI, always include it as the last element of the citation. If there is no DOI, the citation ends after the page numbers. Never include the name of the database or a URL for a journal article, regardless of how it was accessed. See pages 316-319 of the APA Publication Manual for more guidance and examples.
In-Text:
(Miller et al., 2018)
Magazine Article from a Database or Print Copy
Reference:
Galli, M. (2019, November). What real leaders look like. Christianity Today, 63(9), 27-28.
Kaminski, L. (2019, September-October). Leaders are more than managers. Leadership, 7.
Note: If the periodical is available in print and/or in many databases, it is cited the same regardless of how it was accessed.
In-Text:
(Galli, 2019)
(Kaminski, 2019)
Newspaper Article from a Database or Print Copy
Reference:
Jarvie, J. (2019, December 26). So stories can be told: New studio listens to and boosts Latino voices. Los Angeles Times, E1.
Note: If the periodical is available in print and/or in many databases, it is cited the same regardless of how it was accessed.
In-Text:
(Jarvie, 2019)
Journal Article from the Web
Reference:
Watson, F., & Ekici, A. (2020). Understanding the dark sides of alternative economies to maximize societal benefit. Journal of Macromarketing, 40(2), 169-184. opens new windowhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0276146719897349
In-Text:
(Watson & Ekici, 2020)
Magazine Article from the Web
Reference:
Schell, A. (2020, February 21). Tech powering a green future. IndustryWeek, opens new windowhttps://www.industryweek.com/leadership/article/21123498/tech-powering-a-green-future
In-Text:
(Schell, 2020)
Newspaper Article from the Web
Reference:
Cheal, D. (2019, December 3). Can live music clean up its act? Financial Times. opens new windowhttps://www.ft.com/content/9d62050e-15b9-11ea-9ee4-11f260415385
In-Text:
(Cheal, 2020)