Works Cited / References - Online Sources

Documenting online, electronic sources presents some unique challenges. It may be difficult to identify the author, web page organization, or even web page title. Use the style guides on the Library's home page or ask assistance from a librarian.

 

Web Site with an author or authors - MLA style

Author/editor/creator. "Document Title." Web Site Title. Copyright date or last update. Name of organization associated with the site.

Access date <URL>.

 Stambaugh, Larry, and Angeline Davies. "Scribe Statues." Ancient Egyptian Art. Art Research Institute.

31 July 2007 <http://www.ari.org/egypt/scribes.asp>. 

 

Journal article from an online database - MLA style

Author. "Article Title." Journal Title Volume number.Issue number (Year): Number of pages/paragraphs or page range (if given).

Name of Database. Database company. Name and location of library. Access date <URL>.

Fair, Eleanor Jane, et al. "Native American Art: Historical Perspectives." Art in America 90.6 (2006): 35.

AcademicOneFile. Thomson Gale. Carroll Community Coll. Lib., Westminster, MD. 12 Jan. 2007 <http://find.galegroup.com>.

 *Note that long URLs may be shortened after the main domain address