How do you cite sources in a blog?

Author’s Last Name, Author’s First Name. “Title of Post.” Blog Name, Publisher (only include this information if it is different than the name of the blog site), date blog post was published, URL. Column or section name (if applicable).

Do we really need to cite the source of information?

It’s important to cite sources you used in your research for several reasons: To show your reader you’ve done proper research by listing sources you used to get your information. To be a responsible scholar by giving credit to other researchers and acknowledging their ideas.

Why blog is not reliable source?

In general, blogs are considered unreliable scholarly sources because many are strongly opinionated and can lack the professionalism expected in a scholarly source.

Are blogs primary sources?

A primary source provides direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object, or person. Internet communications via email, blogs, listservs, and newsgroups are also primary sources.

Is a blog a peer reviewed source?

Blogs are typically not peer-reviewed. It may not be possible to confidently establish the authorship of blogs or verify their content. Blog text may not be fixed (i.e. the author may change the content of a particular blog page without warning).

Is it okay to cite a video?

Yes, you can cite a YouTube video in APA and MLA format. To cite a video in MLA or APA, you need to include the author, date, title of the video, where you found the video, and URL. The order that you include this information in varies based on the style you use.

Why does a writer need to cite a source?

It allows those who are reading your work to locate your sources, in order to learn more about the ideas that you include in your paper. Citing your sources consistently and accurately helps you avoid committing plagiarism in your writing.

How do you cite a blog in an essay?

Last name, First name. “Title of Blog Post.” Web blog post. Blog Name. Publisher/Sponsor of Blog (if applicable), Date Month Year Published.

Is a blog post a secondary source?

Simply put, secondary sources build upon primary sources through analysis and interpretation. Here are a few examples of secondary sources: An editorial column or blog post. A newspaper, newsletter or magazine article.