How to Cite a Magazine Article in APA (7th edition)
Learn how to cite print and online magazine articles in APA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
APA Reference List Format
Here is the standard APA format for citing a magazine article in your reference list:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Magazine Name, Volume(Issue), pages.
APA Example for a Magazine Article
A complete APA reference for a magazine article, formatted by the official APA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Haddad, N. (2024, April). The quiet revolution in note-taking. Curious Monthly, 58(4), 32–39.
Matching in-text citation: (Haddad, 2024)
APA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Author, 2024)
Narrative
Author (2024) reports...
Key APA Formatting Rules
- List the author(s), then the full date as (Year, Month Day).
- Use sentence case for the article title and do not italicize it.
- Italicize the magazine name and the volume; put the issue number in parentheses.
- End with the page range; add the URL for online magazine articles.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your magazine article.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the APA (7th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match APA requirements.
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