How to cite… this site

Using MLA as a guide, the following is an example of how one would cite a post found within this blog:

Moore, Robert H., II, “A story about John M. Keyser.” [Weblog entry.] Southern Unionists Chronicles: Reflections on the Lives and Experiences of Southern Unionists, during and after the American Civil War. December 31, 2008. February 2, 2009 http://southernunionistschronicles.wordpress.com/2008/12/31/a-story-about-john-m-keyser.

OR (depending on the author’s name)

Bynum, Victoria E., Hiram Hulin seeks justice for murdered sons.” [Weblog entry.] Southern Unionists Chronicles: Reflections and Experiences of Southern Unionists, during and after the American Civil War. February 13, 2009. February 22, 2009 http://southernunionistschronicles.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/hiram-hulin-seeks-justice-for-murdered-sons/

Structurally, all elements included in the citation reflect the following:

Lastname, Firstname, “Title of individual blog entry.” [Weblog entry.] Name of Weblog. Date posted. Date accessed <URL>.

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