Understanding Journal Pagination
Journals paginated by volume assign page numbers sequentially within each volume, starting from page 1 for the first issue of the volume and continuing through the final issue. This is distinct from journals that paginate by issue, where each issue starts its page numbering from 1.
Citation Elements
* Author(s) Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Article title. *Journal Title*, *Volume Number*(Issue Number), Page Numbers.
Citation Styles and Examples
1. APA Style
* Journal Article
* Smith, J. A., & Jones, B. (2023). The impact of social media on political discourse. *Journal of Communication*, *73*(2), 125-148.
2. MLA Style
* Journal Article
* Smith, Jane A., and Brian Jones. "The Impact of Social Media on Political Discourse." *Journal of Communication*, vol. 73, no. 2, 2023, pp. 125-148.
3. Chicago Style
* Journal Article (Notes and Bibliography)
* Jane A. Smith and Brian Jones, "The Impact of Social Media on Political Discourse," *Journal of Communication* 73, no. 2 (2023): 125-48.
* Journal Article (Author-Date)
* Smith, Jane A., and Brian Jones. "The Impact of Social Media on Political Discourse." *Journal of Communication* 73, no. 2 (2023): 125-48.
4. Harvard Style
* Journal Article
* Smith, J.A. and Jones, B. (2023) 'The impact of social media on political discourse', *Journal of Communication*, 73(2), pp. 125-148.
Important Notes
* Issue Number (if applicable): Include the issue number in parentheses after the volume number.
* Page Numbers: Use a hyphen to separate the starting and ending page numbers.
* Online vs. Print: If citing an online version, consider including the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) if available.
* Style Guide: Always adhere to the specific style guide required by your institution or publisher.
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