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How to Cite Something You Found on a Website in Apa Style: What to Do When Information Is Missing
When information is missing for citing something you found on a website in APA style, you can follow these guidelines:
- Use as much information as you have available, such as the author, title, and publishing date.
- If there is no author, start the citation with the title of the webpage or article.
- If there is no publishing date, use "n.d." (no date) instead.
- Include the URL of the webpage in angle brackets ("< >") at the end of the citation.
FAQ
Q: How do I cite something I found on a website in APA style?
A: To cite something from a website in APA style, you'll need the author's name, publication date, title of the page, and the URL.
Q: What should I do if some of the information is missing?
A: If some information is missing, try to provide as much information as you can. If the author's name is missing, start the citation with the title. If the publication date is missing, use 'n.d.' instead.
Q: How do I format the citation?
A: In APA style, the general format for a website citation is: Author. (Publication Date). Title of page. Retrieved from URL.
Q: Can you give an example of an APA citation for a website?
A: Sure! Here's an example: Smith, J. (2021, March 15). How to Cite Something You Found on a Website. Retrieved from https://www.example.com/citation-guide.
