Nursing: Journals

Basic format to reference journal articles - A basic reference list entry for a journal article in APA must include:

• Author or authors. The surname is followed by first initials.
• Year of publication of the article (in round brackets).
• Article title.
• Journal title (in italics).
• Volume of journal (in italics).
• Issue number of journal in round brackets (no italics).
• Page range of article.
• DOI or URL
• The first line of each citation is left adjusted. Every subsequent line is indented 5-7 spaces.

Example: 

Ruxton, C. (2016). Tea: Hydration and other health benefits. Primary Health Care, 26(8), 34-42. https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2016.e1162

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