How to Cite a Newspaper Article in Turabian (9th Edition)

This guide explains how to format a newspaper article citation in Turabian (9th 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 Turabian (9th Edition):

Template

Note: First Name Last Name, "Title of Article," Newspaper Name, Month Day, Year. Bibliography: Newspaper articles are often cited only in notes, not in the bibliography. If included: Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Newspaper Name, Month Day, Year.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

1. Rebecca Tan, "Universities Rethink AI Policies Amid Student Demand," Washington Post, September 12, 2024.

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Tan, Rebecca. "Universities Rethink AI Policies Amid Student Demand." Washington Post, September 12, 2024.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Format the author name
In notes: First Name Last Name. In bibliography (if included): Last Name, First Name.
2
Write the article title
Place the article title in quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.
3
Add the newspaper name
Italicize the newspaper name. Omit initial articles like "The."
4
Include the date
Write the date in Month Day, Year format (e.g., September 12, 2024).
5
Add URL if accessed online
For online articles, include the URL at the end. Do not add a period after the URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Including newspaper articles in the bibliography when they should appear only in notes (Turabian allows either approach).
Including "The" at the start of the newspaper name (omit initial articles).
Not italicizing the newspaper name.
Using a volume and issue number format instead of the date.
Forgetting the specific date (month, day, year) of publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do newspaper articles go in the Turabian bibliography?

Turabian considers newspaper articles optional in the bibliography. They are typically cited only in footnotes. However, if a newspaper article is central to your argument, you may include it in the bibliography.

How do I cite a newspaper article with no author?

Begin the note with the article title in quotation marks, followed by the newspaper name and date.

Should I include page numbers for newspaper articles?

For print editions, you may include page numbers. For online articles, use the URL instead of page numbers.

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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Format Template

The general pattern for citing a newspaper article in Turabian (9th Edition):

Template

Step-by-Step Guide

Format the author name

In notes: First Name Last Name. In bibliography (if included): Last Name, First Name.

Write the article title

Place the article title in quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.

Add the newspaper name

Italicize the newspaper name. Omit initial articles like "The."

Include the date

Write the date in Month Day, Year format (e.g., September 12, 2024).

Add URL if accessed online

For online articles, include the URL at the end. Do not add a period after the URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Including newspaper articles in the bibliography when they should appear only in notes (Turabian allows either approach).

Including "The" at the start of the newspaper name (omit initial articles).

Not italicizing the newspaper name.

Using a volume and issue number format instead of the date.

Forgetting the specific date (month, day, year) of publication.