How to Cite a Newspaper Article in AMA 11th Edition

This guide explains how to format a newspaper article citation in AMA 11th Edition. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a newspaper article in AMA 11th Edition:

Template

Author(s). Title of article. Newspaper Name. Month Day, Year:Section, page. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

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Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Kolata G. New Alzheimer's drug shows promise in clinical trial. *The New York Times*. September 12, 2023. Accessed March 28, 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/health/alzheimers-drug-trial.html

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the author
Write the journalist's surname followed by initials (no full stops).
2
Write the article title
Use sentence case. Do not use quotation marks or italics. End with a full stop.
3
Add the newspaper name
Italicise the newspaper name. End with a full stop.
4
Include the date
Write the full date in Month Day, Year format (e.g., September 12, 2023). End with a full stop.
5
Add access date and URL for online articles
Write 'Accessed' followed by the date in Month Day, Year format. Then include the full URL with no trailing full stop.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Italicising the article title instead of the newspaper name.
Omitting the access date for online articles.
Adding a full stop after the URL.
Not including the section and page for print articles.
Using abbreviated month names (AMA spells out months for newspaper articles).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMA italicise newspaper names?

Yes. The newspaper name is italicised in AMA style. The article title is not italicised.

Do I include section and page for online articles?

No. Section and page numbers are only included for print articles. For online articles, include the access date and URL instead.

How do I cite a newspaper article with no author in AMA?

Begin the reference with the article title in the author position, followed by the newspaper name, date, and other elements.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your newspaper article:

Author(s)
Date of publication
Title of article
Newspaper name
Page number(s) (print)
URL (online)

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Step-by-Step Guide

Identify the author

Write the journalist's surname followed by initials (no full stops).

Write the article title

Use sentence case. Do not use quotation marks or italics. End with a full stop.

Add the newspaper name

Italicise the newspaper name. End with a full stop.

Include the date

Write the full date in Month Day, Year format (e.g., September 12, 2023). End with a full stop.

Add access date and URL for online articles

Write 'Accessed' followed by the date in Month Day, Year format. Then include the full URL with no trailing full stop.