The following suggestions for citations of Internet sources in history
and the humanities are derived from the essential principles of academic
citation in Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers,
Theses, and Dissertations, 5th ed. (Chicago, University of Chicago
Press, 1987). I have also drawn upon suggestions from some of the works
listed in the bibliography of additional
materials.
Since version 1.0 appeared, many people have raised issues about both
internet and humanities citation standards. The comments of readers and
users of earlier versions have been particularly helpful in making
revisions and refinements in the Guide. It has also been improved by the
the students of my Historical Methods classes at East Tennessee State
University and my fellow H-Africa editors. I thank
all of these individuals for their assistance.
Since the Internet is an evolving institution, this Guide is not
intended to be definitive. Corrections, additions, comments, suggestions,
and criticisms are therefore welcome. Please address them to Melvin E. Page
When the need for further revisions and updates become apparent, new
versions of the Guide will be issued.
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