Useful hints and tips for writing a bibliography

1. Grade 9 Careers:
Bibliographies
Lassonde Library

2. Why do you need a
bibliography?
 Show which resources you have found useful
 To help your reader if they need more
information
 Attribute information
 Common academic practice

3. Why do you need to do it this
way?
 Standard across the world
 Expected through high school and at
university
 And, depending on your career…

4. Where to begin?
 Gather your resources
 Literature Search Sheet
 What does your teacher want?
 MLA / APA / Chicago?

5. Rules to follow
 Alphabetical order
 No bullets / numbering
 One list, irrespective of type of resource
 Correct spacing / indentations
 Correct punctuation

6. Start making your list…
“Statue of Liberty.” World Book Online. Web.
November 5, 2015.
New York Attractions. Web. November 5,
2015. http://www.nyc.com/visit
Manhattan Sights. Web. November 5, 2015.
http://mhn.org/visitnyc
Thomas, James. NY. Boston: Lonely Planet,
2014. Print.

7. Remember to alphabetize…
Manhattan Sights. Web. November 5, 2015.
http://mhn.org/visitnyc
New York Attractions. Web. November 5,
2015. http://www.nyc.com/visit
“Statue of Liberty.” World Book Online. Web.
November 5, 2015.
Thomas, James. NY. Boston: Lonely Planet,
2014. Print.

8. Any questions?