How To Cite Online Resources What is an online resource? What does one look like? Can you diagram the parts for me? How can I create one? When should I start? Why is it important? How do I cite non-Internet resources? To return to this menu, hit the Home key on your keyboard.

What Is an Online Resources List? It is a list that tells you where you can go to find out more information on the topic you just read. It comes at the end of a report.

Here Is What an Online Reference Looks Like DiStefano, Vince. Guidelines for Better Writing. [Online] Available ter-writing.html, January 9, ter-writing.html

To Create an Online Resource Citation You Need to Include the Following: Author Title Hyperlink Date

1. The AuthorThe Author This is the person who wrote the article you are citing. His/her name can usually be found somewhere in the body of the online article, usually at the top or bottom. List the author’s first name last and last name first at the beginning of your citation. End with a period. DiStefano, Vince.

Often you will find a web page like the one below that does not list an author. That’s OK. Go ahead and include the other parts in your citation. The Music Room. [Online] Available usic_room/themusic.htm, September 5, usic_room/themusic.htm Does this reference include an author?

2. The TitleThe Title The easiest way to find the title of a web page is to look in the Title Bar at the top of the screen. Place the title after the author’s name in your citation. If you can’t find the author’s name, begin your citation with the Title. Guidelines for Better Writing.

3. The HyperlinkThe Hyperlink Hyperlinks always start with Right- click and copy the hyperlink in the Address window and paste it after the title in your citation. me/better-writing.html

4. The DateThe Date The last thing that is needed for your online resources citation is the date you visited the web page. List the month, day, and year of your visit after the hyperlink. January 9, 1996.

Here Are the Parts of an Online Reference 2. TitleTitle1. AuthorAuthor 3. HyperlinkHyperlink 4. DateDate DiStefano, Vince. Guidelines for Better Writing. [Online] Available er-writing.html, January 9, er-writing.html

You just need to add a few more things to finish the task. Click to the next slide to find out more.

DiStefano, Vince. Guidelines for Better Writing. [Online] Available -writing.html, January 9, writing.html Place a comma after the hyperlink to activate it. Put Online in brackets to remind the reader this is an online source. Use Available to remind the reader where to go for this topic.

When Should I Begin My Online Resources Page? Begin immediately. When you find a valuable resource on the Internet that you plan to use in your report, cite it before it gets lost.

Your online resources slide is usually named Online Bibliography.

Why Is It Important to Cite Online Resources? So you can remember where you gathered your facts. So you and others can use the sites you visited to learn more about your topic. So you can defend your position with sources other than your own opinion.

Citing Resources Not on the Internet Other sources for a report may include printed materials, audiovisual materials, or CD’s.

Online Bibliography Research Help [Key Middle School Library]. [Online] Available h.html, September 7, h.html Bower, Michael. The Music Room [Online] Available music/music_room/themusic.htm, September 7, music/music_room/themusic.htm

Now that you know how to cite online resources, try creating one for yourself! Good luck!