How to Cite References

Blogs are allowable as academic sources IF the author of the blog is a “credible source”.  The author of this blog, Rev. Dr. James Tino, is a credible source due to his academic credentials and experience. You can view his credentials here.

Here is how you cite this blog:

APA format

For In-Text Citation (Paraphrase or quotation):  (Tino, Year of post)

Reference Page:

Tino, J. (Year, Month Day of post). Title of specific post [web log post].  Retrieved from (URL of

specific post – remove the hyperlink!)

Example:

Tino, J. (2014, July 26). What is Mission? [web log post]. Retrieved from

What is mission?

 

MLA Format:

**Note: MLA7 does not require the URL/link in a website citation. However, some instructors still ask for it – double-check if your instructor requires it.

Format:

Last, First M. “Article Title.” Web blog post.  Blog Title. Website Publisher, Date Month Year published. Web. Date Month Year accessed.

Example:

Tino, James. “What is Mission?” Web blog post. Mission Matters. Global Lutheran Outreach, 26 July

2014. Web. 4 Dec. 2014.