Introduction
A reference citation is the documentation needed to make your paper acceptable.
Basic format to reference journal articles
A basic reference list entry for a journal article in APA must include:
a) Author or authors. The surname is followed by first initials.
b) Year of publication of the article (in round brackets).
c) Article title.
d) Journal title (in italics).
e) Volume of journal (in italics).
f) Issue number of journals in round brackets (no italics).
g) Page range of article.
h) DOI or URL
i) The first line of each citation is left adjusted. Every subsequent line is indented 5-7 spaces.