How to Cite a Newspaper Article in AMA Citation Style
Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Citation Format
Basic Template
1. Author. Article title. Newspaper Name. Month Date, Year;page(s).
Citation Components
Superscript Number
Superscript 1, 2, 3, etc.
Author
Last name Initial(s). If no author, start with title.
Article Title
Sentence case. No italics or quotation marks.
Newspaper Name
Full official name.
Date;Pages
Month Date, Year;page(s).
Real-World Example
Example Source
1
Bennett K
Federal renewable energy initiative addresses climate goals
The Washington Post
November
18
2023
A7
Formatted Citation
1. Bennett K. Federal renewable energy initiative addresses climate goals. The Washington Post. November 18, 2023;A7.
In-Text Citation
1
Superscript 1
Common Mistakes
Wrong:
1. Bennett, K. (2023, November 18). "Federal Renewable Energy Initiative." Washington Post, p. A7.
Right:
1. Bennett K. Federal renewable energy initiative addresses climate goals. The Washington Post. November 18, 2023;A7.
Why: Use Last Initial format, sentence case (no quotation marks), full newspaper name, Month Date, Year;pages format.
Wrong:
1) Washington Post. Energy article by Bennett. Nov. 2023. Page A7.
Right:
1. Bennett K. Federal renewable energy initiative addresses climate goals. The Washington Post. November 18, 2023;A7.
Why: Author first, then full article title, full newspaper name, complete date, and page number with semicolon.
Wrong:
1. Bennett, K. Federal Climate. Washington Post (2023). Pp. A7-A8.
Right:
1. Bennett K. Federal renewable energy initiative addresses climate goals. The Washington Post. November 18, 2023;A7.
Why: Use Last Initial format, full article title, no parentheses for year, and Month Date, Year;page format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if there's no author? ▼
Start with the article title: Article Title. Newspaper Name. Date;page.
Should I include page numbers? ▼
Yes, include the page number or page range where the article appears.
How do I cite online newspaper articles? ▼
Same format, but include URL at the end if the page number isn't applicable.
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