How to Cite an Article in APA Style

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9 Nov 201002:29

Summary

TLDRThis presentation outlines the APA-style citation format for magazine and newspaper articles. It details the sequence: author's name, publication date (including month and day for magazines/newspapers), article title, publication title in italics, volume and issue numbers (with issue number only if paginated by issue), and page numbers (with 'PP' for newspapers). For online articles, it advises checking for a DOI or using the full web address if absent. The video also directs viewers to the APA Publication Manual for comprehensive guidelines and additional examples.

Takeaways

  • 📝 The presentation teaches how to cite articles in APA style.
  • 👤 The citation starts with the author's last name, followed by first and middle initials.
  • 📅 The date of publication is included in parentheses for journals, and with month and day for magazines and newspapers.
  • 📝 The title of the article is listed after the date, followed by a comma.
  • 📘 The title of the publication is italicized and follows the article title.
  • 🔢 The volume number is italicized and listed after the publication title.
  • 📄 The issue number in parentheses follows the volume number, used only if paginated by issue.
  • 📑 Page numbers are listed last, with 'PP' before them for newspaper articles.
  • 🌐 For web articles, include the DOI number if available, or the full web address if not.
  • 🔍 Most citation information can be found on the magazine cover or the first page of the article.
  • 📚 The American Psychological Association's Publication Manual is the ultimate guide for APA style.

Q & A

  • What is the first part of an APA style article citation?

    -The first part of an APA style article citation is the author's last name, followed by a comma and the author's first and middle initials.

  • How should the date of publication be formatted in APA style for magazines and newspapers?

    -For magazines and newspapers, the date of publication should include the month and day if known, in addition to the year.

  • What comes after the date in an APA style citation?

    -After the date, you should list the title of the article, followed by a comma.

  • Is the title of the publication italicized in APA style citations?

    -Yes, the title of the publication is listed in italics after the article title and before the volume number.

  • When is the issue number included in an APA style citation?

    -The issue number is included for a journal only if it is paginated by issue. It is listed in parentheses after the volume number.

  • What does 'PP' stand for in the context of APA style citations for newspaper articles?

    -In APA style citations for newspaper articles, 'PP' stands for 'pages' and is placed before the page numbers.

  • How can you find the DOI number for an online article in APA style?

    -The DOI number can be included in the citation if the article has one. It is listed after the initials 'DOI:' followed by the DOI number.

  • What should be done if an online article does not have a DOI number in APA style?

    -If an online article does not have a DOI number, use 'Retrieve from:' followed by the entire web address where the article was found.

  • Where can you find most of the information needed for an APA style citation?

    -Most of the information needed for an APA style citation can be found on the magazine cover, the first page of the article, or in the online record of a database.

  • What is the ultimate source for all guidelines of APA style?

    -The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the ultimate source for all guidelines of APA style.

  • Are there special rules for different kinds of articles in APA style?

    -Yes, there are special rules for different kinds of articles found in print and online, which can be found in the APA Publication Manual or on recommended websites.

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