How to Cite a Periodical

Periodicals, journals, and serial publications as a whole.

What You'll Need

Periodical Title
Editor(s)
Publisher
Location
Volume
Issue
Date Published
URL

Record the periodical title, volume, issue, and date. For special issues, note the theme or guest editor if applicable.

Example Citations

APA
Nature. (2023). 620(7974).
In-text (Nature, 2023)
MLA Handbook (in-text citations)
Nature. [London], vol. 620, no. 7974, 17 Aug. 2023.
In-text (Nature)
CMOS 17e with Bluebook (notes and bibliography [14.19])
Nature. (London) 620, no. 7974 (August 2023).
Footnote Nature, (London) 620, no. 7974 (August 2023).

Other Source Types

Website Book Journal Article Newspaper Article Book Chapter Thesis/Dissertation Report Video Podcast/Broadcast Magazine Article Software Dataset Patent Legal Case Legislation Bill Regulation Hearing Standard Treaty Conference Paper Manuscript Review Book Review Classic Work Reference Entry Dictionary Entry Encyclopedia Entry Collection Interview Speech Song Musical Score Graphic Figure Map Performance Event Pamphlet Article Document Post Blog Post Personal Communication