Basic Format

Author, A. A. (Year). Article title. Journal Title, volume(issue), pp-pp. doi:xx.xxxxxxxxx

Example

Ream, W. (2009). Genetically engineered plants: Greener than you think. Microbial Biotechnology, 2(4), 401-405.    

     doi:10.1111/j.1751-7915.2009.00088.x 

Basic Format

Author, A. A. (Year). Article title. Journal Title, volume(issue), pp-pp. Retrieved from URL of journal’s homepage

Example

Liu, X., Liu, S., Lee, S., & Magjuka, R.J. (2010). Cultural differences in online learning: International student perceptions.  

     Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 13(3), 177-188. Retrieved from http://www.ifets.info/

Note: APA recommends using the journal's home page instead of database information if you retrieved the article from a library database (p. 192). You may want to check with your professor about this citation guideline.

Basic Format

Author, A. A. (Year). Article title. Journal Title, volume(issue), pp-pp. (include DOI if available)

Example

Lucan, S.C., Barg, F.K., & Long, J.A. (2010). Promoters and barriers to fruit, vegetable, and fast-food consumption among

        urban, low-income African Americans: A qualitative approach. American Journal of Public Health, 100(4), 631-635.

For more information on citing journal articles, please refer to pages 198-199 of the APA Manual.