how do i cite a website source using MLA format?
To cite a website source using MLA format, follow these steps:
1. Start with the author's name, if available. If the author's name is not present, begin with the title of the website.
2. Provide the title of the specific web page or article in quotation marks. Place a period at the end of the title, within the quotation marks.
3. Write the title of the website in italics, followed by a comma.
4. Include the publisher or sponsor of the website, if available. If the publisher/sponsor is not provided, use "N.p." (no publisher) in its place.
5. Specify the publication date, if available. If there is no date provided, use "n.d." (no date).
6. Provide the URL (web address) of the webpage. If the URL is very long, you may shorten it using "..." after the domain name (e.g., www.example.com/...). However, ensure the shortened URL remains clickable and takes the reader directly to the source.
Here's an example of an MLA citation for a website:
Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page or Article." Title of Website, Publisher or Sponsor, Date, URL.
If the website citation has no author, the citation would start with the title of the web page or article.
Remember to double-check the format and punctuation to ensure accuracy while citing your website sources in MLA style.