Module 5: Citing Information
Basic Examples of Citations: Web pages
These examples will show you the basic rules for how citations should be constructed. Refer to a style guide, citation handouts, or ask a librarian if you have questions about citing a particular source. Both APA and MLA examples are shown. Web page citations will vary due to the many types of sources available. Use the examples given as a basic guide. If you have questions about citing a specific web source, ask a librarian.
Author's last name, Initials. (year, month day) Title of web page. Title of website. Retrieved from full web address.
Smith, J. (2010, December 10). Exiled from home. American Civil Liberties Union. Retrieved from http://www.aclu.org/blog/national-security/exiled.htm.
Author's last name, first name. "Title of Web Page." Title of Website. Sponsoring organization or publisher (if not available, use N.p.), Date of last update (day month year, if not available use n.d.). Web. Access date (day month year).
Smith, John. "Exiled from Home." American Civil Liberties Union. ACLU, 14 Dec. 2010. Web. 24 Jan. 2011.
