How to Create a Bibliography
How to Create a Bibliography
Many students come into our library to do research. One of the most common things you ask us is "My teacher says I have to do a bibliography. How do I do that?"
Well, here's our tips about bibliographies - what they are and how to make them.
What is a bibliography
(bib-li-og-ra-phy)?
A bibliography is a list of the books of a specific author or publisher, or on a specific subject.
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.
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 or Works Cited.
How to…Make a Bibliography
*Alphabetize 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. If you are not given a particular style to follow, use
the guide below.
1. Book with one author:
Blodgett, E.D. Alice Munro.
Boston: Twayne, 1988.
2. Book with more than one author:
Elwood, Ann, and Linda C. Wood. Windows in Space.
New York: Walker, 1982.
3. Article in a magazine:
Daglish, Brenda, “A Matter of Interest.” Maclean’s, February 15, 1993, pp.36-37.
4. Article in a newspaper:
Smith, Beverly, “Canadians Skate to Gold Medall", The Globe and Mail, March 11, 1993. p. A1.
5. Article in an encyclopedia:
Humber, William. “Bicycling.” The Canadian Encyclopedia, 1988.
6. Video or Film:
Shooting Stars. Videotape. National Film Board of Canada (Toronto) 1987. 49 min., 30 sec.
7. Radio or television program:
“Haida Gwaii – Islands of the People.” Nature. PBS, December 19, 1992.
8. Interview, Delaney, Daphne (musician). Personal interview, Toronto, April 10, 2006.
9. Information from the Internet:
Include the web site address and the date the information was researched.
http://www.cableeducation.ca (January 1, 2001)
Barry Public Library
http://www.library.barrie.on.ca/children/homework/bibliography.htm
(September 24, 2012.)
Barrie
Public Library - 60 Worsley Street - Barrie, Ontario - L4M
1L6 - Phone: (705)
728-1010 - Fax: (705)
728-4322
Many students come into our library to do research. One of the most common things you ask us is "My teacher says I have to do a bibliography. How do I do that?"
Well, here's our tips about bibliographies - what they are and how to make them.
What is a bibliography
(bib-li-og-ra-phy)?
A bibliography is a list of the books of a specific author or publisher, or on a specific subject.
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.
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 or Works Cited.
How to…Make a Bibliography
*Alphabetize 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. If you are not given a particular style to follow, use
the guide below.
1. Book with one author:
Blodgett, E.D. Alice Munro.
Boston: Twayne, 1988.
2. Book with more than one author:
Elwood, Ann, and Linda C. Wood. Windows in Space.
New York: Walker, 1982.
3. Article in a magazine:
Daglish, Brenda, “A Matter of Interest.” Maclean’s, February 15, 1993, pp.36-37.
4. Article in a newspaper:
Smith, Beverly, “Canadians Skate to Gold Medall", The Globe and Mail, March 11, 1993. p. A1.
5. Article in an encyclopedia:
Humber, William. “Bicycling.” The Canadian Encyclopedia, 1988.
6. Video or Film:
Shooting Stars. Videotape. National Film Board of Canada (Toronto) 1987. 49 min., 30 sec.
7. Radio or television program:
“Haida Gwaii – Islands of the People.” Nature. PBS, December 19, 1992.
8. Interview, Delaney, Daphne (musician). Personal interview, Toronto, April 10, 2006.
9. Information from the Internet:
Include the web site address and the date the information was researched.
http://www.cableeducation.ca (January 1, 2001)
Barry Public Library
http://www.library.barrie.on.ca/children/homework/bibliography.htm
(September 24, 2012.)
Barrie
Public Library - 60 Worsley Street - Barrie, Ontario - L4M
1L6 - Phone: (705)
728-1010 - Fax: (705)
728-4322
