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What do you do if the authors name is not indicated?

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Sometimes it is difficult to locate an author for an online source. If you absolutely can't find an author's name, you can use the name of the organization that published the article (for example, "California Department of Health," or "American Humane Society"). If you can't find a specific name for the organization, you can use the title of the article, website, or blog.

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Do I need to write a summary of the article?

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An annotated bibliography contains additional information for each source; a standard bibliography does not. If your teacher asks for additional information, you should include it.

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Can I use a URL in my bibliography?

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Yes, if you want. Many teachers recommend it so they can check your information. Also, most standard style guides require the inclusion of a URL for an online resource.

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What is the difference between bibliography and references?

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References, or Works Cited, include the books and materials you directly quote or refer to in your paper. The bibliography will contain those sources, along with any other books you may have read when doing your research.

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Which copyright date should I use if more than one is given?

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Use the oldest copyright date, since that was the original.

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