Citing articles in journals is a common practice in academic research, which helps to show what existing knowledge and achievements your research is based on. Correctly quoting can not only avoid being accused of plagiarism, but also let readers know the source of your information for further reference and verification.

The following are the basic steps and formats of citing journal papers:

1.** Determine the citation format * *: First, you need to determine which citation format your paper or report should follow. Common citation formats are APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. Different disciplines and publishing houses may have different requirements.

2.** Get the necessary information * *: When you decide to quote an article, make sure you have the following information: author's full name, article title, journal name, publication date, volume number, issue number and page number.

3.** Format Reference * *: According to the reference format you choose, arrange the above information in a specific order and format. For example, in APA format, the reference may be like this: "Author, A.A. (year). The title of the article. Journal name, volume number (issue number) and page number. "

4.** Insert Citation * *: In your paper or report, please use a properly formatted citation when referring to or quoting this article. Usually, this will be placed in brackets, immediately after the relevant quotation.

5.** List of references * *: At the end of the paper or report, you should have a list of references, listing all the articles you cited. This list should be arranged in the same format as the quotations in your article.