To do an in-text citation for a website, the format depends on the citation style you are using. Here are the common approaches for APA, MLA, and Harvard styles:
APA Style In-Text Citation for a Website
- Use the author’s last name and the year of publication.
- Example: (Worland, 2015) or (American Psychological Association, 2019) if the author is an organization.
- If quoting directly and no page numbers are available, include a paragraph number or section name:
- (Smith, 2018, para. 15)
- (CDC, 2020, “Flu Season” section)
- If no date is available, use (Author, n.d.).
- Example paraphrase: (Kmec, 2012)
- Example quote: (Kmec, 2012, Section Name section, para. 1)
MLA Style In-Text Citation for a Website
- Use the author’s last name only.
- Example: (Brice)
- If no author, use a shortened version of the title in quotation marks: ("Citing Sources")
- No page numbers needed unless specifically numbered on the page.
- Example: Parents play an important role in coping with bullying (Kraizer)
Harvard Style In-Text Citation for a Website
- Use the author’s last name and year of publication.
- Example: (Kelly, 2004)
- If no author, use the website or organization name: (International Tourism Partnership, 2004)
- If no date, use (Author, no date)
- Example: Information available from their website (International Tourism Partnership, 2004)
Summary Table
Style| In-Text Citation Format| Notes
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APA| (Author, Year)| Add paragraph/section if quoting
MLA| (Author) or ("Shortened Title")| No page number unless available
Harvard| (Author, Year) or (Organization, Year)| Use "no date" if no
publication year
This allows readers to locate the full reference in your bibliography or works cited list. If you are citing a whole website (not a specific page), APA typically does not require an in-text citation, just mention the URL in the text. For detailed examples and formatting, consult specific style guides or citation generators
