How to Cite an Online Reference in APA and MLA Formats
Learn how to correctly cite online references in APA and MLA formats with step-by-step examples for academic writing.
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To cite an online reference in APA format, include the author's name, publication year, title of the page or article, website name, and URL. For example: Author, A. (Year). Title of webpage. Website Name. URL. If there's no author, start with the title. For MLA format, write: Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." Website Name, Day Month Year, URL. Adapt these formats as needed for other citation styles.
FAQs & Answers
- What information is needed to cite an online reference in APA format? In APA format, include the author's name, publication year, title of the webpage or article, website name, and the URL.
- How do I cite a webpage with no author in MLA style? If no author is available, start your citation with the title of the webpage, followed by the website name, publication date, and URL.
- Can citation formats be adapted for other styles? Yes, while this video covers APA and MLA, citation formats can be adapted according to other styles like Chicago or Harvard by following their specific guidelines.