How to Cite a Newspaper Article in Chicago Manual of Style (Notes-Bibliography)
Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Citation Format
Basic Template
Author. "Article Title." Newspaper Name, Month Day, Year, page or section.
Citation Components
Author
First Last format. If no author, start with article title.
Article Title
In quotation marks.
Newspaper Name
Full name with 'The' if part of official name.
Publication Date
Month Day, Year format.
Page/Section
For print: page number (e.g., A1, B5). For online: omit.
Real-World Example
Example Source
Amanda Roberts
New biodiversity protection plan announced
The Guardian
March 10, 2023
12
Formatted Citation
1. Amanda Roberts, "New Biodiversity Protection Plan Announced," The Guardian, March 10, 2023, 12.
In-Text Citation
1
Superscript numeral
Common Mistakes
Wrong:
Roberts, Amanda. (2023, March 10). "New Biodiversity Protection Plan Announced." The Guardian. Page 12.
Right:
1. Amanda Roberts, "New Biodiversity Protection Plan Announced," The Guardian, March 10, 2023, 12.
Why: Use First Last format without parentheses. Title in quotation marks. No 'page' label needed before number.
Wrong:
1. The Guardian. March 10, 2023. Biodiversity article by Roberts, A.
Right:
1. Amanda Roberts, "New Biodiversity Protection Plan Announced," The Guardian, March 10, 2023, 12.
Why: Start with author (First Last). Include full article title in quotation marks. Use Month Day, Year date format.
Wrong:
1. Roberts, A. 'Biodiversity Plan.' Guardian, 3/10/23.
Right:
1. Amanda Roberts, "New Biodiversity Protection Plan Announced," The Guardian, March 10, 2023, 12.
Why: Use full first name, full article title, complete newspaper name, and written date format (not numerical).
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the newspaper article has no author? ▼
Start with the article title: 1. "New Biodiversity Protection Plan Announced," The Guardian, March 10, 2023.
How do I cite online newspaper articles? ▼
Same format, but add URL at the end: 1. Author, "Title," Newspaper, Date, URL.
Should I use the full newspaper name or an abbreviation? ▼
Use the full official name: The New York Times (not NYT), The Washington Post (not WaPo).
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