IWU OCLS Tutorials: Citing Newspapers - OCLS Support

How do I cite newspapers?

Using Academic Writer 

There are two reference types in Academic Writer for newspapers or news articles. 

Select one of the reference types and fill out the form.

Websites, Social Media, and Online Forums

• Webpage on a news website 

Periodical

• Newspaper article

Sample References

Newspaper article (online)

Brody, J. E. (2007, December 11). Mental reserves keep brains agile. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/11/health/11iht-11brod.8685746.html

Newspaper article from a subscription-based library database

Friedman, L., & Thrush, G. (2019, February 8). Unveiling a ‘Green New Deal,’ and ambition on a vast scale. The New York Times.

• Do not include the database name or URL (web address) for newspaper articles found in
  subscription-based library databases.
• Database newspaper article references do not include retrieval information or a retrieval date.

More information and examples

• OCLS APA 7e Guide page 26
• APA Style Website: Newspaper Article References