How to Cite a SiteHow to Cite a Site

Today’s ObjectivesToday’s Objectives

You are going to be able to explain the You are going to be able to explain the value of giving proper citations.value of giving proper citations.

Name the components of an MLA style Name the components of an MLA style citation for websites.citation for websites.

Create MLA style citations for online Create MLA style citations for online articles.articles.

SourceSource

A reference work or firsthand documentA reference work or firsthand document

Warm up question #1Warm up question #1

Why would someone reading your paper Why would someone reading your paper want to know what sources you used?want to know what sources you used?

Possible AnswersPossible Answers

To make sure what you wrote is trueTo make sure what you wrote is trueTo make sure I got my information from a To make sure I got my information from a

trustworthy sourcetrustworthy source In case they are interested in finding out In case they are interested in finding out

more about the subjectmore about the subject

Warm up question #2Warm up question #2

How do people reading your report figure How do people reading your report figure out what sources you used?out what sources you used?

Possible AnswerPossible Answer

People can look at the sources listed in People can look at the sources listed in the report’s bibliography.the report’s bibliography.

BibliographyBibliography

A list of the sources used for a report or A list of the sources used for a report or other research project, including books, other research project, including books, article, videos, and websitesarticle, videos, and websites

CitationCitation

Key information about a source used for a Key information about a source used for a report or other research project, including report or other research project, including its author, title, publisher, and date of its author, title, publisher, and date of publicationpublication

Bibliography…Bibliography…

is a key part of any research project. It is is a key part of any research project. It is the part that tells others which sources you the part that tells others which sources you used to gather the information used in the used to gather the information used in the project. project.

It allows others to decide for themselves It allows others to decide for themselves whether those sources are trustworthy.whether those sources are trustworthy.

RememberRemember

Listing a source’s citation, which often Listing a source’s citation, which often includes the author, title, and the date that includes the author, title, and the date that the source was published, not only helps the source was published, not only helps people locate that source elsewhere, but people locate that source elsewhere, but it’s also a sign of respect. it’s also a sign of respect.

Bibliographies should include all of the Bibliographies should include all of the sources that you used to help you write sources that you used to help you write your report — online sources, as well as your report — online sources, as well as printed ones like books and newspapers.printed ones like books and newspapers.

You need to knowYou need to know

Different sources lend themselves to Different sources lend themselves to different types of citations. different types of citations.

For example, a citation for a website would For example, a citation for a website would require different information, and a require different information, and a different format, than a citation for a book.different format, than a citation for a book.

We are going to learn how to cite a We are going to learn how to cite a webpage today.webpage today.

DISTRIBUTE the Citing Online Sources DISTRIBUTE the Citing Online Sources Student Handout Student Handout

GUIDE students through the handoutGUIDE students through the handout

AuthorAuthor Plasket, Kelli.Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc.,

09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. 09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.<http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.

When the source has an author, the When the source has an author, the author’s name comes first (last name, then author’s name comes first (last name, then first name). first name).

If there is not an author, then the title of If there is not an author, then the title of the article comes first.the article comes first.

Article TitleArticle Title

Plasket, Kelli. Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.”“The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., Time for Kids. Time Inc., 09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. 09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.<http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.

The title of an article is placed inside The title of an article is placed inside quotation marks. quotation marks.

A period followsA period followsAlso inside of quotation marksAlso inside of quotation marks

Website, newspaper, or magazine Website, newspaper, or magazine titletitle

Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids.Time for Kids. Time Inc., Time Inc., 09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. 09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.<http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.

The title of a website italicized.The title of a website italicized.Followed by a periodFollowed by a period

Next PublisherNext Publisher

Definition: A person or company that Definition: A person or company that prepares and issues books, journals, prepares and issues books, journals, music, or other works for sale. music, or other works for sale.

Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc.,Time Inc., 09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. 09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.<http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.

The name of the Publisher followed by a The name of the Publisher followed by a commacomma

Next- Date article was publishedNext- Date article was published Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc.,

09 May 2012.09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.<http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.

This is followed by a periodThis is followed by a period

Next- WEBNext- WEB Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc.,

09 May 2012. 09 May 2012. Web.Web. 27 Aug. 2012. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.<http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.

The word “Web” is included in a citation for The word “Web” is included in a citation for an online source to show that you an online source to show that you accessed it online.accessed it online.

It is followed by a periodIt is followed by a period

Date you read the article onlineDate you read the article online Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc.,

09 May 2012.09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.<http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.

This is followed by a period.This is followed by a period. It is typed a little different than we are It is typed a little different than we are

used to typing the dateused to typing the date It is day, month, year formatIt is day, month, year format

URLURL Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc., Plasket, Kelli. “The Gassy Dinosaur Effect.” Time for Kids. Time Inc.,

09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. 09 May 2012. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.<http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gassy-dinosaur-effect/38946>.

In Angle brackets followed by a periodIn Angle brackets followed by a periodAngle brackets (< and >) are used before and Angle brackets (< and >) are used before and

after the URL. after the URL. These can be found on the comma and period These can be found on the comma and period

keys of the keyboard (pressing the shift key at keys of the keyboard (pressing the shift key at the same time).the same time).

Try to cite a siteTry to cite a site

Now we are going to try to cite an actual Now we are going to try to cite an actual website.website.

Click on the following urlClick on the following urlhttp://articles.latimes.com/2010/jan/31/natihttp://articles.latimes.com/2010/jan/31/nati

on/la-na-rainer-debris31-2010jan31on/la-na-rainer-debris31-2010jan31http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,62http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,62

1541,00.html1541,00.html

Wrap up questionWrap up question

Why include a bibliography in a report or Why include a bibliography in a report or research project?research project?

Possible AnswersPossible Answers

Bibliographies tell the readers which Bibliographies tell the readers which sources you used to gather information. sources you used to gather information.

They allow others to decide for themselves They allow others to decide for themselves whether those sources are trustworthy. whether those sources are trustworthy.

Bibliographies also show respect to the Bibliographies also show respect to the sources’ authors. sources’ authors.

Wrap up question #2Wrap up question #2

Why is it better to record your citations as Why is it better to record your citations as you do research, rather than waiting until you do research, rather than waiting until the report is finished?the report is finished?

Possible AnswersPossible Answers

If you wait, then you may forget which If you wait, then you may forget which sources you used. sources you used.

Furthermore, if using websites, the pages Furthermore, if using websites, the pages often change, so it is better to capture a often change, so it is better to capture a record of the site at the time you have record of the site at the time you have retrieved the information.retrieved the information.

Wrap up question #3Wrap up question #3

What kinds of information should be What kinds of information should be included in a citation of an online source?included in a citation of an online source?

Possible AnswersPossible Answers

Author; title of page, section, or article; Author; title of page, section, or article; website title; date updated or published; website title; date updated or published; dates referenced by student; and the site’s dates referenced by student; and the site’s URL in bracketsURL in brackets