SO 101-03: Introduction to Sociology

Citation is your indication that certain material in your work came from another source. It also provides readers with the information necessary to find that source again. Giving credit to the original author by citing sources is the only way to use other people's work without plagiarizing.

The following situations almost always require citation:

• quotation
• paraphrasing
• use of an idea not your own
• specific reference to the work of another
• use of someone else's work to develop your own ideas

Adapted from: Plagiarism.org

APA 7th Edition Paper Template (Template by Kathryn L. Lubniewski, Ed.D. Monmouth University)

Citing a Journal Article in APA Style

• Only the first word in an article title and any proper nouns in that title should be capitalized.
• Journal title and volume number should be in italics.
• DOI number must be complete URL (starts with https://)
• APA 7th Edition Paper Template (Template by Kathryn L. Lubniewski, Ed.D. Monmouth University)
   

Locating & Using DOI Information

What is a DOI?

• A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a stable (permanent) URL that is linked to the specific document and cannot be changed.

Why do I need one?

• Most citation formats now require DOI information.

Why are DOIs necessary?

• Many online resources appear on multiple websites and databases. A DOI is linked permanently to a specific document and cannot be changed.

NOTE: You may not always see the DOI information for a resource in its reference information, but you can look it up using the Crossref information base! 

Sources: Crossref, Scribbr, The DOI Foundation