How to Cite a Journal Article in APA 7
Complete guide with examples for citing academic journal articles, including those with DOIs, URLs, and advance online publications.
Basic Format: Article with DOI
Include author(s), year, article title, journal name (italicized, title case), volume(issue), page range, and DOI.
Reference List Entry
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Example: With DOI
Citation
Morey, R. D., & Rouder, J. N. (2022). The philosophy of Bayes factors and the quantification of statistical evidence. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 106, Article 102634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmp.2021.102634
In‑Text Citation (Parenthetical)
(Morey & Rouder, 2022)
Article Without DOI (from a URL)
If no DOI is available, provide the URL of the journal's homepage (not the database).
Example
Chen, L. (2023). Digital storytelling and second language identity. Canadian Modern Language Review, 79(3), 201–219. https://www.utpjournals.press/loi/cmlr
Advance Online Publication
For articles published online ahead of print, use "Advance online publication" in place of volume/issue/page.
Example
O'Connor, M. (2026). Artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making: A systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.2196/12345
Article with Article Number
Example
Park, S. Y., & Kim, H. (2024). Effects of a mindfulness app on stress reduction. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 12(1), Article e45678. https://doi.org/10.2196/45678
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I include the issue number if the journal is paginated by volume?
Yes, APA 7 recommends including the issue number for all periodicals, even if pagination is continuous across the volume.
What if the article has more than 20 authors?
List the first 19 authors, insert an ellipsis (…), and then add the final author's name. No ampersand before the final author.