How to Cite a Website: The Ultimate Guide for 2024
To cite a website in both the text and the references list, you typically follow a specific format depending on the citation style you're using (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago). Here's how to cite a website in both the text and the references list for three common citation styles:
APA Style:
In-text citation:
(Author, Year) or (Organization, Year) if there is no author specified.
References list:
Author Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of the webpage. Website Name. URL
Example:
In-text citation: (Lekhonbhav, 2024)
References list: Lekhonbhav. (2024). How to Cite a Website. Example Website. https://www.lekhonbhav.com
MLA Style:
In-text citation:
(Author's Last Name) or (Website Name) if no author is available.
Works Cited list:
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Webpage." Title of the Website, Publisher (if available), Publication Date (if available), URL.
Example:
In-text citation: (Smith) or ("How to Cite a Website")
Works Cited: Smith, John. "How to Cite a Website." Example Website, Publisher, 1 Jan. 2024, www.lekhonbhav.com.
Chicago Style:
In-text citation:
(Author Last Name Year) or (Website Name Year) if no author is available.
Bibliography:
Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." Name of Website, Publishing Organization, Publication Date, URL.
Example:
In-text citation: (Smith 2024) or ("How to Cite a Website" 2024)
Bibliography: Smith, John. "How to Cite a Website." Example Website, Example Publishing, 2020, https://www.lekhonbhav.com.
Remember, when citing a website, it's crucial to include as much information as possible, including the author's name (if available), the date of publication or last update, the title of the webpage, the name of the website, and the URL. If any of this information is missing, include as much as you can find.
