How to Cite a Newspaper Article in ASA (7th Edition)

This guide explains how to format a newspaper article citation in ASA (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 ASA (7th Edition):

Template

Author, First Name. Year. "Title of Article." *Newspaper Name*, Month Day, pp. Pages.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

(Tavernise 2024)

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Tavernise, Sabrina. 2024. "A Demographic Shift in American Politics." *The New York Times*, March 5, pp. A1, A14.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
List the author(s)
Invert all author names: Last, First.
2
Add the year
Write the year followed by a period.
3
Write the article title
Place in double quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.
4
Add the newspaper name and date
Italicize the newspaper name. Follow with a comma, the month and day.
5
Include page numbers or URL
For print: add ", pp." and the page numbers. For online: add Retrieved Date (URL).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Omitting "pp." before page numbers.
Not italicizing the newspaper name.
Forgetting to place the article title in quotation marks.
Using volume/issue numbers instead of the full date for newspapers.
Not inverting the author name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ASA use "pp." for newspaper page numbers?

Yes. ASA uses "pp." (with periods) for newspaper page numbers, distinguishing it from the "Pp." used for book chapter page ranges.

How do I cite an online newspaper article in ASA?

Replace the page numbers with: Retrieved Month Day, Year (URL).

How do I handle discontinued page numbers?

List non-continuous pages separated by commas: pp. A1, A14.

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

List the author(s)

Invert all author names: Last, First.

Add the year

Write the year followed by a period.

Write the article title

Place in double quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.

Add the newspaper name and date

Italicize the newspaper name. Follow with a comma, the month and day.

Include page numbers or URL

For print: add ", pp." and the page numbers. For online: add Retrieved Date (URL).