What is a bibliography (bib-li-og-ra-phy)?

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A bibliography is an alphabetical list of the sources of information such as books, journals and the Internet, that you have used to write a research report.

 

When you use any information from other published materials you must list them in a bibliography. This shows where you have looked for the information, and allows the reader to look further into the subject.

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Why do I need to make a bibliography?

A bibliography helps you know where you got your information from and it lets your teacher know you are giving proper credit for your sources of information.

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What do I include in a bibliography?

You should list every source you use such as a book, a movie, a website, an interview or any information that did not come from you.

 

Where do I put the bibliography for my assignment?

The bibliography goes at the end of your assignment. The title of this page should be Bibliography.

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How to make a Bibliography

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*Alphabetise by author’s last name.

*If no author, go by the first main word of the title.
*Use the bibliography style that your teacher requests (there are different ways to record).

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For a Book –Name of author/s (last name, first names) Title, Publisher, Place of Publication, Year of publication.

Thomas, Ron, & Sydenham, Shirley, Using the Library, Phoenix Education, Putney, 2006

 

Note: If you can’t find the authors’ names, start with the title. Like this; Using the Library , Phoenix Education, Putney, 2006

 

For the Internet – Name of author/s,(last name, first names) Year of publication, Title of page, title of site, Internet address, Date of access.

Sydenham, Shirley, 2004, What is a bibliography? Kids Cyber website, http://www.kidcyber.com.au/bibliog.html ,23 June, 2019

 

If you can’t find the authors’ names type the page title, title of site, Internet address and date of access. Like this,

 http://www.kidcyber.com.au/bibliog.html 23 June, 2020

 

For a magazine – Author (last name first), “Article Title.” Name of magazine. Volume number, (Date): page numbers.

Thomas, R., “How to make a book”. Kidtimes Magazine. Volume 3, No. 1, (2018): p. 11.

 

For a newspaper – Author (last name first), “Article Title.” Name of newspaper, city, state of publication. (date): edition if available, section, page number(s).

Smith, Joan, “New Books for Smart Kids.” Age newspaper, Melbourne. (3/1/2020): Books and Writing section, p. 34.