How to cite and reference a news article online
Citing and referencing a news article online can be done in a few ways, depending on the citation style you're using. Here are some general guidelines:
MLA (Modern Language Association) style:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." News Outlet, Day Month Year, URL.
- Example: Smith, John. "New Study Reveals Surprising Facts About Climate Change." The New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023, https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/science/climate-change-study.html.
APA (American Psychological Association) style:
- Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day of publication). Article title. News outlet. Retrieved from https://www.url.com
- Example: Smith, J. (2023, February 10). New study reveals surprising facts about climate change. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/science/climate-change-study.html
Chicago/Turabian style:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." News Outlet, Day Month Year, URL.
- Example: Smith, John. "New Study Reveals Surprising Facts About Climate Change." The New York Times, February 10, 2023, https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/science/climate-change-study.html.
General guidelines:
- Make sure to include the author's name, article title, news outlet, date of publication, and URL.
- If the article doesn't have an author, use the title of the article as the author.
- If the article doesn't have a date of publication, use the date it was last updated or the date it was accessed.
- If the URL is 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 news outlet before citing the article.
Additional tips:
- Check the news outlet's website for any copyright restrictions or terms of use.
- If the article is behind a paywall, you may need to use a different citation style or provide additional information, such as the name of the database or library where you accessed the article.
- If you're citing a news article from a reputable news organization, you can usually assume that the article is credible and trustworthy.
- Always proofread your citation to ensure it's accurate and complete.