How to Cite a Newspaper Article in IEEE

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a newspaper article in IEEE:

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Assign a reference number

   Use the next sequential number in square brackets.

2. 2

   List the author

   Write the author's initials and surname.

3. 3

   Write the article title

   Place the title in double quotation marks using sentence case.

4. 4

   Add the newspaper name and date

   Italicise the newspaper name. Add the abbreviated month, day, and year.

5. 5

   Include page numbers or online availability

   For print articles, add 'p.' or 'pp.' and the page number(s). For online articles, add '[Online]. Available:' followed by the URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not placing the article title in quotation marks.
• Forgetting to italicise the newspaper name.
• Omitting the date of publication.
• Not including '[Online]. Available:' for articles accessed on the web.
• Using the full month name instead of the three-letter abbreviation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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)