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How do I find the author's name in an article I find on a website. If there isn't one, how do I create the reference in MLA?

Last Updated: Nov 12, 2012 | 7 Views

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Not all articles from websites list an author. You will just need to examine the whole article carefully (especially under the title and at the end) to see if someone is credited. If not, the article title will be the first element in the reference, and what you use in the parenthetical citatation.

For detailed examples, please see our Cite MLA Style LibGuide, linked below.

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