FAQ: How do I cite a newspaper article in Chicago Style?

Citation information for newspaper articles can be found in section 14.89 Basic Citation for News Articles This link opens in a new window in the Chicago Manual of Style This link opens in a new window.

Notes and Bibliography

Print Newspaper Article 

General Format

2. AuthorFirstName AuthorLastName, “Article Title,” Newspaper Title, Date.

For Example

2. Jason Sokol, “Which M.L.K. do we Celebrate?” The New York Times, January 16, 2017.

Shortened Note

5. Sokol, “Which M.L.K." 

Corresponding Bibliography Entry

Sokol, Jason. “Which M.L.K. do we Celebrate?” The New York Times. January 16, 2017.

Electronic Newspaper Article

General Format

3. AuthorFirstName AuthorLastName, “Article Title,” Newspaper Title, Date, Database.

For Example

3. Jason Sokol, “Which M.L.K. do we Celebrate?” The New York Times, January 16, 2017, Global Issues in Context.

Shortened Note

6. Sokol, “Which M.L.K." 

Corresponding Bibliography Entry

Sokol, Jason. “Which M.L.K. do we Celebrate?” The New York Times. January 16, 2017. Global Issues in Context.

For more information, including how to cite online newspaper articles please see the section on Newspapers and Magazines in the Chicago Style guide.

More Information

• Citation Quick Guide This link opens in a new window (Chicago Manual of Style)
• Chicago Style Guide (Shapiro Library)

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.