What is a bibliography?
A bibliography—also called “Works Cited,” “Reference List,” or “Resources Cited,” etc.—is a list of all the materials used to prepare a written, oral, or audio-visual work. It serves two main purposes:
? It shows what research has been done
? It indicates sources for others who may be interested in finding out more
about the subject.
? It gives credit to the work of the original writer.
There are many “styles” used to prepare bibliographies. The style generally used at Wellington is the MLA style, although some teachers may instruct you to use another style.
**Quick Link to Bibliography Template**
**EasyBib** - creation of a perfect bibliography page made easy once you have the info you need. (You could use the guide page available in the library to get started.)
General Rules
1. All items in a bibliography are arranged alphabetically by the last name of the author IN ONE LIST. If no author is given, the first word of the title (not "A", "An", or "The") determines the order.
2. In a written report, the bibliography is placed at the end on a separate page titled “Bibliography” (or "Works Cited" or "Reference List", etc.).
3. Underline or italicize titles of books, magazines, pamphlets, videos, and encyclopedias. Titles of articles should be in quotation marks. Capitalize all important words.
4. Consistent punctuation is important. Follow examples carefully.
5. Shorten the form of the publisher’s name, omitting such terms as “Inc.” and “Co. Ltd.” For example, “MacMillan Publishing Co. of Canada Ltd.” becomes “MacMillan.”
6. The goal of each citation (i.e., each item in the bibliography) is to allow the information to be retrieved again. Check to make sure the information you provide will allow a repeat of your work.
Bibliography Style - Short Version