MLA (Modern Language Association):
* In-text citation: (Website Name Year). For example: ("Website Title" 2023). If there's no date, use "n.d." (no date). For example: ("Website Title" n.d.).
* Works Cited entry: Website Name. *Title of Page or Article*. *Website Name*, Date Accessed (if applicable). URL.
Example:
National Geographic. "The Amazon Rainforest." *National Geographic*, 2023, www.nationalgeographic.com/article/amazon-rainforest. Accessed 27 Oct. 2023.
APA (American Psychological Association):
* In-text citation: (Website Name, Year). Or (Website Name, n.d.) if no date is available.
* References entry: Website Name. (Year). *Title of page or article*. Retrieved from URL.
Example:
National Geographic. (2023). *The Amazon Rainforest*. Retrieved from www.nationalgeographic.com/article/amazon-rainforest
Chicago (Notes and Bibliography Style):
* Footnote/Endnote: Website Name, "*Title of Page or Article*," Website Name (Date Accessed).
* Bibliography: Website Name, "*Title of Page or Article*," Website Name (Date).
Important Considerations:
* Accuracy: Double-check the website name and the URL for accuracy.
* Date: Always include the date you accessed the website, as web content can change.
* Title: If the website itself has no clear title, use the title of the specific page or article you are referencing.
* Organization as Author: If the website belongs to an organization (e.g., a government agency or university), use the organization's name as the author.
* Contact Information: Sometimes a website might list a contact person or department. While not ideal, you could use that information if no other option exists, making it clear in your citation that you're doing so.
Remember to always consult your specific style guide for the most accurate and up-to-date formatting instructions. Your instructor or institution may have specific preferences.