How to Cite a Website in AGLC (4th edition)
Learn how to cite webpages, online articles, and web content 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 a website in your bibliography:
AGLC Example for a Website
A complete AGLC reference for a website, formatted by the official AGLC CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Larsen, Sofie, “How Peer Review Works,” Open Science Digest (May 14, 2024) <https://www.example.org/peer-review>
Matching in-text citation: Sofie Larsen, “How Peer Review Works,” Open Science Digest (May 14, 2024) <https://www.example.org/peer-review>.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your website.
- 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.
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