How to Cite a Newspaper Article in APA Format

Citing a newspaper article in APA format requires the author, publication date, article title, newspaper name, page numbers (for print), and URL (for online articles).

Basic Newspaper Article Citation Format

The standard APA 7th edition format for a newspaper article citation is:

Reference list entry:

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

Parenthetical in-text citation: (Author, Year)

Narrative in-text citation: Author (Year)

In-Text Citation Examples

When you reference a newspaper article within your paper, you have two options:

• Parenthetical: The policy change affected millions of workers nationwide (Roberts, 2024).
• Narrative: Roberts (2024) reported that the policy change affected millions of workers.

Common Variations

Print Newspaper Article

Include page numbers. Use “pp.” for discontinuous pages.

Johnson, L. (2024, February 10). City council approves new transit plan. The Washington Post, pp. A1, A14.

Online Newspaper Article

Include the URL and omit page numbers.

Garcia, M. (2024, March 5). Tech companies face new regulations. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/technology/regulations

Newspaper Article with No Author

Use the article title in place of the author.

New study links diet to mental health. (2024, January 20). The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/health/diet-mental-health

In-text: (“New Study Links,” 2024)

Tips for Citing Newspaper Articles

• Include the full date (year, month, and day) for newspaper articles.
• Use “pp.” before discontinuous page numbers (e.g., pp. A1, A14) and “p.” for a single page.
• Italicize the newspaper name but not the article title.
• Include “The” in the newspaper name if it is part of the official title (e.g., The New York Times).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a newspaper editorial? Use the same format as a regular newspaper article. If the editorial has no author, use the title in place of the author.

Should I include the section of the newspaper? Include page numbers with section letters (e.g., B3) if available, but you do not need to name the section separately.

How do I cite a newspaper article from a database? Provide the URL of the newspaper’s website rather than the database URL. Include a DOI only if one is assigned.