Citing Scholarly Articles

LIBR 250, Section1Winter 2013 / Terrones

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.

Database Citation Tools

Most databases have citation tools that generate APA style reference citations.

Double check for accuracy!

Citation generators often contain mistakes.

Citation Tools

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citation tool

Citation Tools

Select citation format (e.g. APA). Cut & paste citation. Verify if citation is correct.

General Rules for Citing Scholarly Articles

CAPITALIZE:First word title and First word of subtitleAll 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)

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://

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

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. 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/

Citing Elements (4ws) Scholarly Articles without DOI