How to Cite a Newspaper Article in Harvard Referencing
Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Citation Format
Basic Template
Author (Year) 'Article Title', Newspaper Name, Day Month Year, page or available at: URL.
Citation Components
Author
Last, First. If no author, start with title.
Year
Year of publication in parentheses.
Article Title
In single quotation marks. Sentence case.
Newspaper Name
Full official name including 'The' if applicable.
Publication Date
Day Month Year format.
Page/URL
Page number for print or URL for online.
Real-World Example
Example Source
Reynolds, Helen
2023
New study reveals surprising health benefits of Mediterranean diet
The Guardian
22 November 2023
https://www.theguardian.com/health/nutrition/mediterranean-diet
Formatted Citation
Reynolds, Helen (2023) 'New study reveals surprising health benefits of Mediterranean diet', The Guardian, 22 November 2023, available at: https://www.theguardian.com/health/nutrition/mediterranean-diet.
In-Text Citation
(Reynolds 2023)
(Author Year)
Common Mistakes
Wrong:
(Reynolds, 2023) - using comma
Right:
(Reynolds 2023) - use space
Why: Harvard uses space between author and year.
Wrong:
Reynolds, Helen. 2023. 'New Study Reveals Surprising Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet.' The Guardian, 22 November 2023.
Right:
Reynolds, Helen (2023) 'New study reveals surprising health benefits of Mediterranean diet', The Guardian, 22 November 2023, available at: URL.
Why: Use (Year), sentence case for title, single quotation marks, and include URL with 'available at:'.
Wrong:
The Guardian. Reynolds, H. 2023. Health Benefits. November 22.
Right:
Reynolds, Helen (2023) 'New study reveals surprising health benefits of Mediterranean diet', The Guardian, 22 November 2023, available at: URL.
Why: Author first, then (Year), then full article title, then newspaper, then complete date, then URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if there's no author? ▼
Start with the newspaper name: The Guardian (2023) 'Article Title', Day Month Year.
Should I include page numbers? ▼
For print articles: yes. For online: include URL instead with 'available at:' phrase.
How precise should the date be? ▼
Include day, month, and year for newspapers: Day Month Year.
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