Citing Web Sites
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Facts

The most important reason for a citation is to give the reader the opportunity to locate the 
information cited in your text.

One of the most widely used formats for citing electronic resources is the 
Modern Language Association format.

This format is explained on the Main Library web site under the heading Works Cited, 
and also on the Virtual Ready Reference page under Citation Styles.

As the format and content of web pages vary greatly, it might at times seem difficult to 
extract the necessary information to create a proper citation.

The following web site gives you detailed information on how to cite web resources. 
It also provides you with some very clear examples.

OWL at Purdue University MLA

Remember

Date of access is important as information on web pages is constantly updated and 
web sites might disappear overnight.

Always include the full address for the site. Include the angled brackets < >.

Copy the web site location from the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or print out 
the section that you are referring to. The print-out will display the URL and the date 
you accessed the site (unless you are printing a PDF file).