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How to Cite a Newspaper Article in APA (7th edition)

Learn how to cite print and online newspaper articles in APA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

APA Reference List Format

Here is the standard APA format for citing a newspaper article in your reference list:

Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Newspaper Name. https://url

APA Example for a Newspaper Article

A complete APA reference for a newspaper article, formatted by the official APA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Novak, P. (2024, September 3). Universities rethink the reading list. The Daily Register, A4. https://www.example.org/reading-list

Matching in-text citation: (Novak, 2024)

APA In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Smith, 2024)

Narrative

Smith (2024) reports...

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your newspaper article.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the APA (7th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match APA requirements.

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