1. APA Style (American Psychological Association)
* In-text citation: Journal name is abbreviated (e.g., *J. Exp. Psychol.*).
* Reference list: Journal name is spelled out in full, italicized, and followed by the volume number.
Example:
* In-text: (Smith, 2023)
* Reference list: Smith, J. (2023). The impact of social media on self-esteem. *Journal of Experimental Psychology*, *123*, 45-67.
2. MLA Style (Modern Language Association)
* In-text citation: Journal name is abbreviated (e.g., *J. Exp. Psychol.*).
* Reference list: Journal name is spelled out in full, italicized, and followed by the volume number and issue number (if available).
Example:
* In-text: (Smith 23)
* Reference list: Smith, John. "The Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem." *Journal of Experimental Psychology*, vol. 123, no. 1, 2023, pp. 45-67.
3. Chicago Style
* In-text citation: Journal name is abbreviated (e.g., *J. Exp. Psychol.*).
* Reference list: Journal name is spelled out in full, italicized, and followed by the volume number and issue number (if available).
Example:
* In-text: (Smith 2023)
* Reference list: Smith, John. "The Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem." *Journal of Experimental Psychology* 123, no. 1 (2023): 45-67.
4. Vancouver Style
* In-text citation: Journal name is abbreviated (e.g., *J. Exp. Psychol.*).
* Reference list: Journal name is abbreviated and followed by the volume number and issue number (if available).
Example:
* In-text: (Smith, 2023)
* Reference list: Smith J. The impact of social media on self-esteem. *J. Exp. Psychol.* 2023; 123(1): 45-67.
General Tips:
* Consistency: Always use the same abbreviation for a journal name throughout your document.
* Refer to a style guide: Ensure you are following the specific rules of the style guide you are using.
* Online resources: Websites like Purdue OWL (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/citation_style_guides/), Easybib (https://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/), and Zotero (https://www.zotero.org/) provide helpful resources and tools for formatting citations.
It is important to understand that different academic disciplines and journals may have their own specific requirements for citing sources. Be sure to consult the style guide for your field of study or the guidelines for the journal you are submitting to.