How to Cite an Online Course in AGLC (4th edition)
Learn how to cite online courses and MOOCs (Coursera, edX, Udemy, FutureLearn) in AGLC format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AGLC Bibliography Format
Here is the standard AGLC format for citing an online course in your bibliography:
AGLC Example for an Online Course
A complete AGLC reference for an online course, formatted by the official AGLC CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Duarte, Ines, “Academic Writing for Graduate Students,” OpenLearn (MOOC, 2024) <https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing>
Matching in-text citation: Ines Duarte, “Academic Writing for Graduate Students,” OpenLearn (MOOC, 2024) <https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing>.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your online course.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AGLC (4th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AGLC requirements.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.
CSL style record: aglc.csl
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite an online course in AGLC?
- To cite an online course in AGLC (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the AGLC format for an online course citation?
- The AGLC format for an online course is: Duarte, Ines, “Academic Writing for Graduate Students,” OpenLearn (MOOC, 2024) <https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing>
- What does the in-text citation look like for an online course in AGLC?
- In AGLC, the in-text citation for the example above is Ines Duarte, “Academic Writing for Graduate Students,” OpenLearn (MOOC, 2024) <https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing>.
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