Gather the article’s author name, title, publication name, date, volume, issue, pages, and DOI or URL
Choose the required citation style
Format the citation according to that style
Include the author’s last name and initials or full name as required
Put the article title in the correct capitalization and punctuation
Include the journal or publication title in the required format
Add the publication date, volume, issue, and page range if applicable
Include the DOI when available
Include the URL if no DOI is available and the style allows it
Match in-text citations to the reference list format
Check punctuation, italics, and spacing carefully
Verify all details against the original article
Follow the specific style guide for final formatting