How to Cite a Newspaper Article in APA 7th Edition

This guide explains how to format a newspaper article citation in APA 7th 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 APA 7th Edition:

Template

Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. *Newspaper Name*. https://www.example.com

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

(Kolata, 2023)

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

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

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the author
List the journalist's last name and initials. If no author is given, begin with the article title.
2
Add the full date
Include the year, month, and day in parentheses (Year, Month Day).
3
Write the article title
Use sentence case. Do not italicize or use quotation marks.
4
Add the newspaper name
Italicize the newspaper name. Use title case.
5
Include URL or page numbers
For online articles, provide the URL. For print articles, provide the page number(s) using "p." or "pp." instead of a URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Italicizing the article title instead of the newspaper name.
Omitting the full date (month and day) when available.
Including page numbers for online newspaper articles (only include page numbers for print versions).
Not including the URL for online newspaper articles.
Using "p." or "pp." for online articles (page numbers apply to print only).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I include page numbers for online newspaper articles in APA?

No. Page numbers are only included for print newspaper articles. For online articles, provide the URL instead.

How do I cite a newspaper article with no author?

Begin the reference with the article title (not italicized) in the author position, followed by the date, newspaper name (italicized), and URL or page numbers.

Should I include the URL for a paywalled article?

Yes. Include the URL even if the article is behind a paywall. Use the URL of the article's landing page, not the URL that appears after you log in.

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

List the journalist's last name and initials. If no author is given, begin with the article title.

Add the full date

Include the year, month, and day in parentheses (Year, Month Day).

Write the article title

Use sentence case. Do not italicize or use quotation marks.

Add the newspaper name

Italicize the newspaper name. Use title case.

Include URL or page numbers

For online articles, provide the URL. For print articles, provide the page number(s) using "p." or "pp." instead of a URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Italicizing the article title instead of the newspaper name.

Omitting the full date (month and day) when available.

Including page numbers for online newspaper articles (only include page numbers for print versions).

Not including the URL for online newspaper articles.

Using "p." or "pp." for online articles (page numbers apply to print only).