How to Cite Newspaper and Magazine Articles
Learn how to properly cite articles from newspapers and magazines, both print and online versions.
Print Articles
How to cite articles from printed newspapers and magazines.
Online Articles
Guidelines for citing articles from online news websites and digital magazines.
Database Articles
How to cite articles accessed through news databases.
Wire Services
Citations for articles from news wire services and press releases.
General Guidelines
- Include the specific date (year, month, and day) for newspaper articles
- Use the section name or letter for print articles when available
- Include page numbers for print sources
- Add retrieval information for online sources
- Specify the type of article (e.g., Editorial, Letter to the editor) when relevant
Basic Elements
Author Information
- Use author's full name when available
- For no author, start with article title
- Include multiple authors in the order listed
Publication Details
- Include newspaper or magazine name in italics
- Add specific date for newspapers
- Use month and year for magazines
- Include section and page numbers for print sources
Online Elements
- Include DOI if available
- Add URL for online articles
- Note database name for database articles
- Include retrieval date for content that may change
Special Considerations
Editorial Content
- Specify type (Editorial, Opinion, etc.)
- Include section name if relevant
- Note anonymous editorials appropriately
- Add columnist name for regular columns
Supplementary Content
- Cite letters to the editor properly
- Include book or movie reviews format
- Note special issues or supplements
- Reference corrections or updates