How to Cite SparkNotes Study Guides
The standard format for an online citation is:
Author's name (last name first). Document title. Date of access (day, month, year) <URL>.
Example:
Phillips, Brian. SparkNote on Shakespeare's Hamlet. 1 Sep. 2001 <http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/hamlet>.
· Remember to indent a citation if it occupies more than one line.
· If you are citing a particular page, adjust the URL in your citation accordingly.
· Please be sure to cite your sources. For more information about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, please read our article on The Plagiarism Plague. If you have any questions regarding how to use or include references to SparkNotes in your work, please tell us.