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Citing a Newspaper in MLA Format (Hide Help)

When you create a citation for a newspaper article, here is the information you need to include:
  • Author's Name
  • Title of Article
  • Title of Newspaper
  • Date
  • Edition (If Given in Masthead)
  • Page Number(s)
The masthead can be found at the top of the front page, and contains the title, date, and edition.

Calvin Students: For more help on citing your item in this format, contact a Reference Librarian
 


Number of Authors:
Author's Name:
First: M: Last:
Article's Title:
Newspaper:
Does the name include the paper's location?

For American newspapers that are not well-known, add the city name (with optional state abbreviation).
Name of Edition: (if necessary)
Date Published: Year:
First Page: Continued on: (ex. A1, A7)
Where was the Source Found?

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