How to Cite a Website in Turabian (9th Edition)

This guide explains how to format a website citation in Turabian (9th Edition). Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a website in Turabian (9th Edition):

Template

Note: First Name Last Name, "Title of Page," Website Name, last modified/published date, URL. Bibliography: Last Name, First Name. "Title of Page." Website Name. Last modified/published date. URL.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

1. National Institutes of Health, "Climate Change and Human Health," NIH.gov, last modified January 15, 2024, https://www.nih.gov/climate-health.

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

National Institutes of Health. "Climate Change and Human Health." NIH.gov. Last modified January 15, 2024. https://www.nih.gov/climate-health.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the author
Use the individual author or organization name. If no author is listed, begin with the page title.
2
Write the page title
Place the title in quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.
3
Add the website name
Write the name of the website (not italicized unless it is the name of a publication).
4
Include dates
Add the publication or last-modified date. If no date is available, include "accessed" followed by the access date.
5
Add the URL
Include the full URL at the end. Do not place a period after it.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Omitting the date of publication or last modification.
Not including an access date when no publication date is available.
Italicizing the page title instead of placing it in quotation marks.
Forgetting to include the website name as a separate element.
Adding a period after the URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need an access date for a Turabian website citation?

Include an access date only when no publication or last-modified date is available. If a date is present on the page, use that instead.

How do I cite a website with no author in Turabian?

Begin the note and bibliography entry with the page title in quotation marks. In shortened notes, use a shortened form of the page title.

Should I include the URL protocol (https://) in Turabian?

Yes. Turabian recommends including the full URL including the protocol. Avoid using URL shorteners.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your website:

Author(s) or Organization
Date of publication or last update
Title of page or article
Website name
URL
Date accessed (if no publication date)

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Step-by-Step Guide

Identify the author

Use the individual author or organization name. If no author is listed, begin with the page title.

Write the page title

Place the title in quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.

Add the website name

Write the name of the website (not italicized unless it is the name of a publication).

Include dates

Add the publication or last-modified date. If no date is available, include "accessed" followed by the access date.

Add the URL

Include the full URL at the end. Do not place a period after it.