Cite online news article
Here is an example of how to cite an online news article:
APA Style
Smith, J. (2022, February 10). Breaking news: New study reveals surprising findings. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/science/new-study-reveals-surprising-findings.html
MLA Style
Smith, John. "Breaking News: New Study Reveals Surprising Findings." The New York Times, 10 Feb. 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/science/new-study-reveals-surprising-findings.html.
Chicago Style
Smith, John. "Breaking News: New Study Reveals Surprising Findings." The New York Times, February 10, 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/science/new-study-reveals-surprising-findings.html.
Harvard Style
Smith, J. (2022) 'Breaking news: New study reveals surprising findings', The New York Times, 10 February, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/science/new-study-reveals-surprising-findings.html
Note:
- The author's name is in the format "Lastname, Firstname" (e.g. Smith, John)
- The date of publication is in the format "Day Month Year" (e.g. 10 February 2022)
- The title of the article is in quotation marks
- The title of the news source is in title case (e.g. The New York Times)
- The URL is included in the citation
- The citation style used is indicated at the top (e.g. APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard)
Please note that the specific citation style and format may vary depending on the discipline, institution, or instructor. It's always a good idea to check with your instructor or consult a style guide for specific guidelines.