Writing a Bibliography

• What is the purpose of writing a bibliography in academic writing?

  It provides a detailed list of sources consulted during research.
• How does a well-structured bibliography enhance academic work?

  It helps readers locate sources and enhances the credibility of the work.
• What is a bibliography?

  • A list of all sources used in research
  • Typically includes books, journal articles, websites, etc.
  • May include annotations for each source
• What are the key elements of a bibliography entry?

  • Author(s)
  • Title
  • Publication Information
  • Medium of publication
  • Additional information (volume, issue, page ranges, URLs)
• What does the author element in a bibliography entry represent?

  The name(s) of the person(s) who wrote the work.
• What is included in the title element of a bibliography entry?

  The title of the work.
• What does publication information in a bibliography entry typically include?

  Details about the publisher, publication date, and sometimes the place of publication.
• What is meant by the medium of publication in a bibliography entry?


  It refers to the format, such as print or web.
• What are the common citation styles mentioned for bibliographies?

  APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian Style.
• What is the format for an APA style bibliography entry?

  • Author, A. A. (Year of Publication).
  • Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle.
  • Publisher.
• Provide an example of an APA style bibliography entry.


  Smith, J. (2020). Understanding linguistics: An introduction. Academic Press.
• What is the format for an MLA style bibliography entry?

  • Author Last Name, First Name.
  • Title of Work.
  • Publisher, Year of Publication.
• Provide an example of an MLA style bibliography entry.


  Smith, John. Understanding Linguistics: An Introduction. Academic Press, 2020.
• What is the format for a Chicago/Turabian style bibliography entry?

  • Author Last Name, First Name.
  • Title of Work.
  • Place of publication: Publisher, Year of publication.
• Provide an example of a Chicago/Turabian style bibliography entry.

  Smith, John. Understanding Linguistics: An Introduction. New York: Academic Press, 2020.
• What are some tips for writing a bibliography?

  • Be consistent with citation style
  • Arrange entries in alphabetical order
  • Double-check publication details
  • Use citation management tools