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>After answering several of these requests privately, I think I will post=20
>to the group again.  The best source I have found for Internet, email,=20
>etc. is the 4th (1995) edition of the Modern Language Association's MLA=20
>Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.  It can be purchased at any=20
>bookstore for about $12.
>
>> What is the correct format for citing information one finds on the intern=
>et?
>> (either MLA or AL=81 format).  Thanks.
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>~ Alicia M. Astorga      aastorga@cccbi.chester.pa.us ~
>~ Director of Libraries        Ursuline Academy       ~
>~ 1106 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, Delaware  19806 ~
>~ phone (302) 658-7158, ext. 235   fax (302) 658-8832 ~
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MLA 4th edition is good, but it does not directly address how to cite web pages, 
gopher
sites, etc.  Under computer networks (i.e. internet) only electronic journals, 
newsletters,
conferences and texts are addresses.

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Name: Mary Beckelhimer
            Winfield High School librarian
            (304)586-3601
E-mail: mbeckelh@access.k12.wv.us (Mary Beckelhimer)
Date: 12/06/95
Time: 11:20:07

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