Sorry, I have a dumb question about quoting Internet sources

I am writing an essay where I have used two internet sources. I am quoting several lines by one in particular. It has no page #s. I have been writing the sentences and "putting quotation around anything I have used word-for-word" (Authors last name). Because there are no page numbers, how should I cite another quotation by this same author later in my essay? If I make reference to the author in the sentence, what would I put at the end in parenthesis if there are no page #s? Should I continue just quoting the author in sentence, with the authors last name in parenthesis at the end?


Sorry if this sounds confusing.

TIA for any input.

Greetings!

These are actually some very smart questions! The internet is new enough that citation has not become completely standardized. It also depends what citation style you are using (MLA, APA, Harvard, etc.). However, you obviously cannot use page numbers where none exist, so some citation styles recommend a paragraph number or a section number, if the site has numbered internal divisions. You can use the ¶ symbol or, instead, the abbreviations chap. or para., wherer applicable. If there are no division like these on the page, the author's name will have to suffice.

I hope this helps!

Thanks,

Sarah, EssayForum.com

Thanks so much for your reply!

I had to turn the essay in today, but your reply makes me feel like I did the right thing!

I'm glad! You're welcome!

Sarah, EssayForum.com