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Journal Articles
At first glance, journal article citations can look very similar to book chapter citations. In particular, journal article citations also contain two titles: the title of the article and the title of the journal. However, different publication information is given for a journal article.
For example, the table below shows a sample citation in MLA and APA style, and the kind of information it displays:
| Citation Elements | Item Details | Sample Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Author(s) | Haas, Heather A. | MLA Style:
Haas, Heather A. “The Wisdom of Wizards—and Muggles and Squibs: Proverb Use in the World of Harry Potter.” Journal of American Folklore, vol. 124, no. 492, 2011, pp. 29-54. |
| Article Title | The Wisdom of Wizards—and Muggles and Squibs: Proverb Use in the World of Harry Potter | |
| Journal Title | Journal of American Folklore | |
| Volume Number | 124 | APA Style:
Haas, H. A. (2011). The wisdom of wizards—and muggles and squibs: Proverb use in the world of Harry Potter. Journal of American Folklore, 124(492), 29-54. |
| Issue Number | 492 | |
| Year of Publication | 2011 | |
| Page Numbers | 29-54 | |
| Medium of Publication |
Distinguishing Features
- The citation includes two titles: the title of the individual article and the title of the journal in which it is published
- No place of publication or publisher's name is given
- Instead, the citation specifies the exact volume and issue of the journal that is being referenced