Creating Works Cited Entries for Internet Resources

  • Author.
  • Name of webpage/article .
  • Name of website,
  • Publisher of the website,
  • Date the article/webpage was last revised or copyright date,
  • URL to the specific page you used NOT the home page.

Is it necessary to include the web address of an Internet source on works cited pages?

In-text Citations for Websites In-text citations generally consist of parentheses and the last names of the authors or the first few words of the web page title. Since there are no page numbers, unless the web page includes numbered paragraphs or sections, you don’t need to include any additional information.

How do you cite work?

The first time you cite a source, it is almost always a good idea to mention its author(s), title, and genre (book, article, or web page, etc.). If the source is central to your work, you may want to introduce it in a separate sentence or two, summarizing its importance and main ideas.

What are three ways you can cite a source in your work?

There are three ways to use sources effectively: summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting directly.

How to list works cited?

Start a new page for your Works Cited list. Center the title,Works Cited,at the top of the page and do not bold or underline it.

  • Double-space the list.
  • Put your list in alphabetical order.
  • Italicize the titles of full works

    • Do you use works sited or cited?

    For simplicity, the MLA recommends using the titles “Works Cited” or “Works Consulted ,” even if the source list contains only printed works.

    How do you cite an internet source?

    In-Text Citations. If you are referencing an idea from a publication,include the author’s last name and the publication year.

  • References. The URL where the source was retrieved from. Elements of an APA style citation.
  • Forum Discussions. Forum posts should include the title of the message as well as the URL of the forum or discussion board.
  • Wikipedia. Given the fact that wikis are often collaborative projects,it can be hard to establish the credibility of the wiki entry.

    • What are works cited?

    Works cited means the same as references but it differs from a bibliography. A works cited page is a list of the works that you referenced in the body of your paper, whereas a bibliography is a list of all sources you used in your research.