Newspaper Articles
Long before knowledge is bound into books and etched into history, it is first captured in the fleeting ink of the present. Newspapers serve as windows into the world as it unfolds, recording events, discoveries, and declarations as they happen. Whether scribes transcribing royal proclamations, heralds spreading news of war and peace, or investigative scholars uncovering hidden truths, these sources document the pulse of civilizations in real time.
Unlike books or journal articles, newspaper articles have unique citation elements, including:
The journalist or author, if credited, as many articles are written under a byline.
The article title, which distinguishes it from other reports within the same issue.
The newspaper name, as each publication carries its own historical and cultural weight.
The publication date, since newspapers are issued daily, weekly, or monthly.
A page number or article link, ensuring precise retrieval.
Below, you will find examples of newspaper article citations, ensuring that the chronicles of today remain accessible for the scholars of tomorrow.
Breaking News & Event Reports
From political upheavals to celestial anomalies, newspapers capture the moments that shape history before they are fully understood.
Example (Harvard Style): Stormscribe, L. (Year 1740, April 3). Mystic Surge Causes Rift in the Ether: Scholars Divided on Implications. The Eldertome Gazette, p. 5.
Opinion Pieces & Editorial Columns
Beyond facts and events, newspapers provide a platform for thinkers, commentators, and visionaries to offer perspective, analysis, and debate.
Example (APA 7th Edition): Brightforge, S. (Year 1625, June 14). The Ethics of Elemental Binding: Should Enchanters Be Restricted? The Arcane Tribune. Retrieved from https://arcane-tribune.news/ethics-of-binding.
Archived & Historical Newspaper Articles
Not all news is recent—some must be unearthed from the annals of history, revealing forgotten truths and echoes of past ages.
Example (Chicago Style): Moonweaver, C. 1499. “The Vanishing of the Starlit Isle: What We Know So Far.” The Ethereal Times, August 21, 1499. Eldertome Historical Archives.
Newspapers bridge the present and the past, ensuring that the words written in haste endure beyond the moment. By citing newspaper articles, scholars ensure that firsthand accounts, urgent reports, and unfolding events remain preserved for future generations. To capture history as it happens is to seize a moment before it fades—may your citations anchor the fleeting truths of time.
