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How to Cite an Article in APA 7th Edition

Learn to cite magazine and newspaper articles in APA format with examples and formatting rules.

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7th Edition

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APA Article Format

Template

Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Publication Name, Volume(Issue), Pages. URL

Example

Reference List Entry

Schultz, S. (2023, December 28). The year in science: Breakthroughs that shaped 2023. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-year-in-science/

In-Text Citation

(Schultz, 2023)

Source Details

Author
Schultz, S.
Title
The year in science: Breakthroughs that shaped 2023
Site
Scientific American
Year
2023, December 28
URL
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-year-in-science/

Formatting Tips

  • Include full date for magazine/newspaper articles
  • Italicize publication name
  • Use sentence case for article title
  • Include URL for online articles

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using only the year for dated articles
  • Title case for article titles
  • Forgetting the URL for online articles
  • Adding "Retrieved from" (not needed in APA 7)

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Gather source information

    Collect all required information for your article: author names, title, publication date, URL or DOI, and other relevant details.

  2. 2

    Format author names

    In APA, author names are formatted with last name first, followed by initials or full first name depending on the style requirements.

  3. 3

    Structure the citation

    Arrange the elements in the correct APA order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.

  4. 4

    Apply formatting rules

    Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to APA 7th Edition guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a newspaper article in APA?

Use full date, article title in sentence case, newspaper name in italics, and URL if online.

What if the magazine article has no author?

Start with the article title in italics, followed by the date and other elements.

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