How to Cite a Newspaper Article in APA, MLA, and Chicago
Learn how to cite newspaper articles in APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, and Chicago style. Includes print, online, and database examples with a quick refer...
The Pain Point of Citing Newspaper Articles
Citing newspaper articles presents a unique challenge, especially in the digital age. Knowing when to include a page number for a print edition versus a URL for an online edition can be frustrating. Furthermore, dealing with missing authors, editorial pieces, and daily publication dates adds layers of complexity that standard citation guides often bury in fine print. One small mistake can diminish the credibility of your current events research.
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Newspaper Citations: Format Comparison
| Format | Online Newspaper Citation Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| APA (7th ed.) | Author(s). (Year, Month Day). Article title. Newspaper Title. URL | Doe, J. (2022, May 15). The future of cities. The Daily Post. https://... |
| MLA (9th ed.) | Author(s). “Article Title.” Newspaper Title, Day Month Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year. | Doe, John. “The Future of Cities.” The Daily Post, 15 May 2022, https://... Accessed 10 June 2022. |
| Chicago (17th ed., Notes & Bib) | Author(s). “Article Title.” Newspaper Title, Month Day, Year. URL. | Doe, John. “The Future of Cities.” The Daily Post, May 15, 2022. https://... |
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