How to cite news papers magazine and periodicals
Citing newspapers, magazines, and periodicals requires attention to detail and adherence to specific citation styles. Here are some general guidelines and examples for common citation styles:
MLA (Modern Language Association) Style
- Newspaper article:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Newspaper Title, Day Month Year, pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Smith, John. "New Study Reveals..." The New York Times, 10 Jan. 2022, pp. A1-A3.
- Magazine article:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Magazine Title, Volume Number, Issue Number, Day Month Year, pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Johnson, Mary. "The Impact of Climate Change." National Geographic, vol. 235, no. 4, 15 Apr. 2022, pp. 34-41.
- Periodical article:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Periodical Title, Volume Number, Issue Number, Day Month Year, pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Lee, David. "The Future of Artificial Intelligence." IEEE Spectrum, vol. 59, no. 5, 1 May 2022, pp. 24-31.
APA (American Psychological Association) Style
- Newspaper article:
- Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Article title. Newspaper title, pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Smith, J. (2022, January 10). New study reveals... The New York Times, pp. A1-A3.
- Magazine article:
- Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Article title. Magazine title, Volume(Issue), pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Johnson, M. (2022, April 15). The impact of climate change. National Geographic, 235(4), pp. 34-41.
- Periodical article:
- Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Article title. Periodical title, Volume(Issue), pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Lee, D. (2022, May 1). The future of artificial intelligence. IEEE Spectrum, 59(5), pp. 24-31.
Chicago/Turabian Style
- Newspaper article:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Newspaper Title, Day Month Year, pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Smith, John. "New Study Reveals..." The New York Times, January 10, 2022, pp. A1-A3.
- Magazine article:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Magazine Title, Volume Number, Issue Number, Day Month Year, pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Johnson, Mary. "The Impact of Climate Change." National Geographic, vol. 235, no. 4, April 15, 2022, pp. 34-41.
- Periodical article:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Article Title." Periodical Title, Volume Number, Issue Number, Day Month Year, pp. Page Numbers.
- Example: Lee, David. "The Future of Artificial Intelligence." IEEE Spectrum, vol. 59, no. 5, May 1, 2022, pp. 24-31.
General Guidelines
- Always include the author's name, title of the article, title of the newspaper, magazine, or periodical, volume and issue numbers (if applicable), and the date of publication.
- Use the exact title of the article, including any subtitles or subtitles.
- Use the exact title of the newspaper, magazine, or periodical, including any subtitles or subtitles.
- Include the page numbers for newspaper and magazine articles, but not for periodical articles.
- If the article does not have a specific author, use the title of the article as the author.
- If the article is online, include the URL or DOI (digital object identifier) in addition to the print citation.
Remember to consult the specific citation style guide you are using for more detailed information and examples.