COMM 495: Communication Studies Capstone Course
APA Citation Examples
Journal Article from a Library Database:
If there is a DOI:
Author last name, author first initial. (Year). Article title. Journal title, volume(issue), pages. DOI
Sagarin, B. J., & Lawler-Sagarin, K. A. (2005). Critically evaluating competing theories: An exercise based on the Kitty Genovese murder.Teaching of Psychology, 32(3), 167–169. http://doi.org/10.1207/s15328023top3203_8
If there is no DOI, then use the home page of the journal website:
Author last name, author first initial. (Year). Article title. Journal title, volume(issue), pages. Retrieved from journal home page
Reitzes, D. C., & Mutran, E. J. (2004). The transition to retirement: Stages and factors that influence retirement adjustment. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 59(1), 63-84. Retrieved from http://www.baywood.com/journals/PreviewJournals.asp?Id=0091-4150
Ebook from a Library Database:
If there is a DOI:
Author last name, author first initial. (Year). Ebook title. DOI
Chaffe-Stengel, P., & Stengel, D. (2012). Working with sample data: Exploration and inference. http://doi.org/10.4128/9781606492147
If there is no DOI, then use the home page of the database:
Author last name, author first initial. (Year). Ebook title. Retrieved from database home page
​Miller, L. (2008). Careers for nature lovers & other outdoor types. Retrieved from http://www.ebscohost.com
Interviews, E-mails, and other Personal Communications:
APA does not require that you cite personal communications (such as interviews you've conducted) in your reference list. Instead, give only an in-text citation using the following model:
Joe Smith (personal communication, November 18, 2006) informed me that the server had crashed several hours ago.
Webpage:
Author last name, author first initial. (Date). Article title. Retrieved from website address.
McCombs, M. & Shaw, D.L. (2010). Agenda setting theory. Retrieved from http://communicationtheory.org/agenda-setting-theory/