How to cite an online news article

Citing an online news article can be a bit tricky, but here are some general guidelines:

MLA (Modern Language Association) style:

• Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Online News Outlet, Date of Publication, URL.
• Example:
  • Smith, John. "Breaking News: New Study Reveals..." The New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023, https://www.nytimes.com/article/new-study-reveals/.

APA (American Psychological Association) style:

• Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Article title. Online news outlet. Retrieved from https://www.url.com
• Example:
  • Smith, J. (2023, February 10). Breaking news: New study reveals... The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/article/new-study-reveals/.

Chicago/Turabian style:

• Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Online News Outlet, Date of Publication, https://www.url.com.
• Example:
  • Smith, John. "Breaking News: New Study Reveals..." The New York Times, February 10, 2023, https://www.nytimes.com/article/new-study-reveals/.

Common elements to include:

1. Author's name (if available)
2. Article title (in quotation marks)
3. Online news outlet (in title case)
4. Date of publication (in day, month, year format)
5. URL (without the "https://" or "http://")

Additional tips:

• If the article doesn't have a specific author, you can use the title of the article as the author.
• If the article doesn't have a date of publication, you can use the date of access (the date you accessed the article).
• If the URL is too long, you can shorten it using a URL shortener or break it up into multiple lines.
• Always verify the accuracy of the information and the credibility of the source before citing it.

Remember to check with your instructor or consult the relevant style guide for specific guidelines on citing online news articles in your particular field or discipline.