Check out our Citing Sources Guide for helpful resources on how to cite your sources in APA, MLA, and Chicago formats. Purdue OWL and Excelsior College OWL also have helpful guides for each style with examples. Always check with your instructor on what style they want you to use and if there are any specific modifications they would like.
If you're still unsure of how to cite something, contact a librarian.
Last, First, and First Last. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. #, no. #, Year, pp. #-#. DOI.
Gottvall, Maria, et al. "Post‐migration Psychosocial Experiences and Challenges Amongst LGBTQ+ Forced Migrants: A Meta‐synthesis of Qualitative Reports." Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol. 79, no.1, 2023, pp. 358–71. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15480
DOI stands for Direct Object Identifier. It is a number that identifies a specific journal article. If you search that number in Google, it will always take you to that article even if it is from a different website than where you originally accessed it. We use these numbers to help others identify the sources you have cited.
A DOI will appear as a link starting with https://doi.org/ or as just a series of numbers (and occasional letters). It always starts with 10.
Use the DOI as the link to the source in your bibliography or reference list.
If there is no DOI, find the permalink. This is usually indicated with an icon of two chain links or will be included in the autogenerated citation in the database or website you are using. It usually has "plink" included in the URL. Use the link at the top of your browser as a last resort for citations.
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