Books
Author's last name, Author's first name. Title of book. City of Publication: Publisher name, Date of Publication.
Example
Rowling, J.K.. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic Inc., 1997.
Encyclopedias
"Title of article." Name of Encyclopedia. Edition number. Edition date.
Example
"France." World Book Encyclopedia. 2000 ed. 2000.
Websites
Creator's last name, Creator's first name (if given). Web Page Title. Institution or organization of access <website address>.
Example
The Gale Group. Barton, Clara (popular name of Clarissa Harlowe Barton. A&E Television Networks <http://biography.com/cgi-bin/biomain.cgi>.
Magazines
Author's last name, Author's first name. "Title of Article. "Magazine name date: page numbers of article.
Example
Warren, Scott S. "On Top of the World. "National Geographic Sept. 2000: 10-15.
Newspapers
Author's last name, Author's first name. "Title of Article ."Newspaper name date: edition (if available), section, page number(s).
Example
Haney, Daniel Q. "Cell Use May Aid Stroke Victims." Orange County Register Feb. 19, 2001, News 23
Tips to Remember
- Alphabetize your bibliography by the first letter in each entry.
- If you have questions, ask your teacher for more information.