How to Reference Websites Using CP Style

The Internet provides reporters with an array of information that is often used for raw data and official records. Journalists should note that sources on the Internet can easily lie about their identity. Information obtained through online sources should be verified, the Canadian Press states. CP style is followed by journalists throughout Canada to provide a guide to writing cleanly, accurately and concisely. Many corporate communicators, teachers, students, public relations writers, magazine writers, website producers and editors have a copy of the guide within arm's reach.

Instructions

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      Fully credit the source when you paraphrase information. This is accomplished similar to citing other sources. For example, "According to..." or "So-and-so states...," followed by or prefaced by the information used, is best practice.

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      Quote the material directly when you use information word-for-word. For example, "According to Statistics Canada, 'Local and international factors affecting agriculture fluctuate in an unpredictable manner, and farmers have to adapt rapidly... .'"

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      Use the name of the organization over the name of the website whenever possible. For example, instead of writing, "According to www.statcan.gc.ca," write "According to Statistics Canada."

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      When the website you are referencing doesn't have an official name, include the URL, followed by information about why the website is credible. For example, while citing an Internet source that doesn't have an official name for an article about caring for dogs, write "www.petcareeducation.com/dog/, a website dedicated to educating the public about the care of dogs." Be careful in these situations that the website is credible. You can get an idea by looking at the "About Us" page.

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