1. Citing Scholarly Articles
Learning outcomes:
• Cite correctly articles from online databases
using APA style.
• Use Crossref.org DOI Resolver to check DOIs.
• Locate journal home page URLs to complete
citations.
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2. Database Citation Tools
Most databases have citation tools that
generate APA style reference citations.
Double check for accuracy!
Citation generators often contain mistakes.
4. Citation Tools
Select citation format (e.g. APA).
Cut & paste citation. Verify if citation is correct.
5. General Rules for Citing Scholarly Articles
CAPITALIZE:
First word title and First word of subtitle
All words of Journal Name
ITALICIZE:
Journal Name + volume number
AMPERSAND “&”:
Use & to connect the last author
DATES:
Scholarly articles = YEAR ONLY (2013)
Popular (newspaper/magazine) articles
= Year, Month Day (2013, February 21)
6. DOI vs. URL Flowchart
DOI or URL – Verify if article has a DOI assigned. If no DOI
is assigned, list the URL for the Journal Home Page.
DOI
YES
NO
Step 1: Google > Crossref.org > free DOI guest search to verify if article
has a DOI. doi:10.10101010
If no DOI has been assigned:
Step 2: Google the Journal Name. Locate the URL for the
Journal Home Page. http://
7. Citing Elements (4ws) Scholarly Articles with DOIs
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Name of Journal, xx,
xxx-xxx. doi:10.xxxxxxxxxx
References
Senior, B., & Swailes, S. (2007). Inside management teams: Developing a teamwork
survey instrument. British Journal of Management, 18, 138-153.
doi:10.1111/j.1467-8551.2006.00507.x
8. Citing Elements (4ws) Scholarly Articles without DOI
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Name of
Journal, xx, xxx-xxx. Retrieved from http://www.journalhomepage.com
References
Koo, D. J., Chitwoode, D. D., & Sanchez, J. (2008). Violent victimization and the routine
activities/lifestyle of active drug users. Journal of Drug Issues, 38, 1105-1137.
Retrieved from http://www2.criminology.fsu.edu/~jdi/
