Skip to content
← All Citation Guides

How to Cite a Magazine Article in AAA (current)

Learn how to cite print and online magazine articles in AAA format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AAA Reference List Format

Here is the standard AAA format for citing a magazine article in your reference list:

AAA Example for a Magazine Article

A complete AAA reference for a magazine article, formatted by the official AAA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Haddad, Nadia 2024 The Quiet Revolution in Note-Taking. Curious Monthly, April: 32–39.

Matching in-text citation: (Haddad 2024)

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your magazine article.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AAA (current) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AAA requirements.

Generate This Citation Automatically

Skip the manual formatting. Paste a DOI, URL, or ISBN into CitationEasy and get a perfectly formatted AAA citation in seconds.

Cite in AAA Now →

Cite a Magazine Article in Other Styles

Cite Other Sources in AAA

More Resources