I need to know how to in-text citations using websites, is there any one that could explain this to me in plain english? All the websites I have found have confused me even more. Thank you.
Which guidelines are you using?
MLA?
APA?
or what?
APA
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
OK, I'm giving you this link in case you don't already have it. Be sure to save it to your favorites/bookmarks. It's very easy to use. The list at the left is the table of contents.
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You need to have each source of information cited in TWO places:
A. the References page that is placed after the last page of your paper, and
B. in parentheses in the text of your paper, immediately after the quotation or paraphrase.
For example, this would go on the References page (with proper indentation for the second and following lines):
Bernstein, M. (2002). 10 tips on writing the living Web. A list apart: For people who make websites, 149. Retrieved from http://www.alistapart.com/articles/writeliving
... and this would go immediately after the quotation or whatever:
(Bernstein, 2002)
The information in parentheses in the text needs to be as brief as possible. That's why there's a References page – for all the details of the listing.
Ok I think I got it now. Thank you so much I really appreciate it.
If you will post what you have for your paper -- mainly the References page, but also the in-text citations if they confuse you -- I'll check them over tomorrow. Take your time, and follow the examples given on that Purdue OWL website.
You're very welcome!
Of course, I'd be happy to explain how to do in-text citations using websites in plain English! In-text citations are a way to give credit to the original source of information within your own writing. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create in-text citations specifically for websites:
1. Find the necessary information: Begin by locating the key elements needed for an in-text citation. These include the author's name (if available), the publication date (if available), and the page or paragraph number (if applicable). You can usually find these details on the website's homepage, in the about section, or at the bottom of the webpage.
2. Locate the parenthetical citation: In APA style, the most commonly used citation style for websites, you'll place the in-text citation within parentheses. Determine where within your sentence the citation fits best. Usually, this is at the end of a sentence or at a natural pause.
3. Include the author's name: If the website has an identified author, include their last name followed by the publication date in parentheses. For example: (Smith, 2022). If the author's name is already mentioned in the sentence, only the publication date needs to be in parentheses. For example: According to Smith (2022),...
4. Use the organization or title: If there’s no individual author listed, you can use the name of the organization responsible for the website as the author. If no organization is available, use the title of the webpage or article. For example: (National Geographic, 2022) or ("How to Cite Websites," 2022).
5. Include page or paragraph numbers (if applicable): If you are referring to a specific page or paragraph on the website, include the page or paragraph number after the date. For example: (Smith, 2022, p. 25) or (National Geographic, 2022, para. 4).
It's important to remember that citation styles may vary depending on the requirements of your academic institution or the specific citation manual you are using. Always double-check with your instructor or the appropriate style guide to ensure you are using the correct format.
I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.