How Do I Cite an Online Blog?

An online blog can be a great way to share your thoughts and ideas with the world. However, it can be difficult to cite an online blog when you want to use it in your academic research. Here are some tips for citing an online blog:

1. Use the author’s name and the date of the post as the only information in your citation.

2. Use a shortened version of the author’s name, such as “Smith” instead of “John Smith.”

3. Citations for online blogs should include the URL of the post, not just the author’s name.

For example, if you cite “John Smith’s Blog,” you would include “http://www.johnsmithblog.com/2012/02/05/tips-for-starting-an-online-business/” in your citation.

4. When citing an online blog article, be sure to also include a link to the full text of the article if it is available online.

5. If you are using an online blog as part of your research, be sure to follow all copyright guidelines.

Failure to do so could result in penalties from your institution or university.

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