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How to Cite a Newspaper Article in Chicago (17th edition)

Learn how to cite print and online newspaper articles in Chicago format (17th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Chicago Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Chicago format for citing a newspaper article in your bibliography:

Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Newspaper Name, Month Day, Year.

Chicago Example for a Newspaper Article

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

Novak, Petra. 2024. “Universities Rethink the Reading List.” Education. The Daily Register, September 3. https://www.example.org/reading-list.

Matching in-text citation: (Novak 2024)

Chicago In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(Smith 2024)

Narrative

Smith (2024) notes...

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 Chicago (17th 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 bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Chicago requirements.

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