How to Cite This Website

We recommend citing the specific section of the website you are using because authors vary by topic. Some common formats are listed below, with example citations for pages within this website. In cases where author names for specific sections are not given, please use Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory as the author.

American Anthropological Association Style

Author, last name first
Year updated [Year of original copyright] Webpage title. Website title. URL, accessed date.

Examples:

Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory

[year last updated]   Historic Ceramics/Earthenware/Creamware. Diagnostic Artifacts. https://apps.jefpat.maryland.gov/diagnosticartifacts/Earthenware/Creamware.aspx, accessed [Date].

Rivers Cofield, Sara

[year last updated]   Linked Buttons. Diagnostic Artifacts. https://apps.mdp-web-dev/MHT/diagnosticartifacts/SmallFinds/LinkedButtons.aspx, accessed [date].

Samford, Patricia

[year last updated]   Historic Ceramics/Earthenware/ Printed Earthenware. Diagnostic Artifacts. https://apps.jefpat.maryland.gov/diagnosticartifacts/Earthenware/PrintedEarthenware.aspx, accessed [Date].

APA Style

Author, last name first. (Year). Webpage title. Website title. Retrieved [Month Day, Year], from [URL].

Examples:

Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. [year last updated]. Pre-Contact Ceramics: Marcey Creek. Diagnostic Artifacts. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://jefpat.maryland.gov/diagnostic/PCCeramics/MarceyCreek.aspx

Rivers Cofield, Sara. [year last updated]. Small Finds: Leather Ornaments. Diagnostic Artifacts. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://jefpat.maryland.gov/diagnostic/EquestrianArtifacts/LeatherOrnaments.aspx.

MLA Style

Author, last name first. "Webpage title." Website title. Date published/updated. Organization/publisher. Date accessed. < URL >

Examples:

Rivers Cofield, Sara. "Saddles." Diagnostic Artifacts. [year last updated]. Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. June 16, 2026. https://apps.mdp-web-dev/MHT/diagnosticartifacts/EquestrianArtifacts/Saddles.aspx

Samford, Patricia. “Historic Ceramics/Earthenware/Edged Earthenware.” Diagnostic Artifacts. [year last updated]. Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. August 10, 2026. https://jefpat.maryland.gov/diagnostic/Earthenware/EdgedEarthenware.aspx