You can use citations found in library databases or reference lists in a research article as a map for finding specific articles you want to read.
Journal Citation:
Raja-Kahn N, Shah J, Stetter CM, Lott ME, Kunselman AR, Dodson WC, Legro RS. High-dose vitamin D supplementation and measures of insulin sensitivity in polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized, controlled pilot trial. Fertil Steril. 2014 Jun; 101(6):1740-6.
- Title: High-dose vitamin D supplementation and measures of insulin sensitivity in polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized, controlled pilot trial
- Authors: N Raja-Kahn; J Shah; CM Stetter; ME Lott; AR Kunselman; WC Dodson; RS Legro
- Date: June 2014
- Publication Name: Fertility & Sterility (journal names are often abbreviated in citations)
- Volume: 101
- Issue: 6 (this is the 6th issue of the journal that was published in this volume)
- Page Range: 1740 - 1746
Book Citation:
Longo DL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Jameson J, Loscalzo J. eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2012.
- Title: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
- Authors/Editors*: DL Longo; AS Fauci; DL Kasper; SL Hauser; J Jameson; J Loscalzo
- Year Published: 2012
- Location: New York, NY
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill
- Edition: 18th
*When working with book citations for science and medical research, you may also find citations that include a chapter and the author of that chapter. Each chapter or section is often written by different people, then compiled in the book by one or more editors.
Citations differ slightly depending on the format of the publication. Journal articles found online may have additional location or ID information, such as the web address where the article is hosted, an Identification Number, or a DOI. These additional pieces of information are usually included at the end of the citation.