3.3.5.2: Bibliography

• What is a bibliography in academic writing?

  List of sources used
• A bibliography allows readers to verify and further explore the sources
• What are the two most common citation styles used in academic writing?

  MLA and APA
• Using a consistent citation style demonstrates academic integrity


  True
• What are the two main purposes of a bibliography in academic writing?

  To credit authors and allow readers to verify sources
• Match the bibliography component with its purpose:

  Author(s) ↔️ Identifies the creator(s) of the source

  Title ↔️ Specifies the name of the source

  Publication details ↔️ Provides information about where and when the source was published

  Page numbers ↔️ Indicates specific pages referenced
• MLA and APA are the two most common citation styles used in academic writing.

  True
• What is included in the reference list format of an MLA citation style?

  Author's last name, first name
• What is the purpose of gathering complete and accurate source information for a bibliography?

  To create a proper citation
• What does a URL or DOI serve as for online sources?

  Internet address or identifier
• Order the elements of an MLA-style reference list entry:

  1️⃣ Author's last name, first name

  2️⃣ Title of source

  3️⃣ Publisher

  4️⃣ Publication date
• An APA-style bibliography entry begins with the author's last name followed by their first initial.


  True
• Match the bibliography component with its completeness or accuracy check:

  Entries ↔️ Includes all referenced sources

  Author(s) ↔️ Spelling matches original source

  Title ↔️ Italics or quotation marks used correctly
• What is one purpose of a bibliography?

  Credit original authors
• Compiling a thorough bibliography demonstrates diligence and respect for intellectual property

  True
• In APA style, the reference list includes the author's last name and first initial
• Steps to ensure accuracy when gathering source information

  1️⃣ Double-check information against the original source

  2️⃣ Use a style guide to confirm formatting

  3️⃣ Include every source cited in your text
• A bibliography allows readers to verify and further explore the sources referenced.


  True
• A thorough and accurately formatted bibliography demonstrates diligence and respect for intellectual property
• Match the citation style with its in-text citation format:

  MLA ↔️ Author's last name and page number

  APA ↔️ Author's last name and year
• Using a consistent citation style demonstrates academic integrity.


  True
• Match the source information with its description:

  Author(s) ↔️ Full name(s) of the source creator(s)

  Title ↔️ Full title of the source

  Publication details ↔️ Includes publisher, date, edition, and volume
• When creating a bibliography, it is crucial to double-check all information against the original source
• What is the key to formatting bibliography entries correctly, regardless of the citation style?

  Consistency
• What is the primary purpose of checking a bibliography for completeness and accuracy?

  To ensure academic integrity
• What should you refer to when checking the accuracy of your bibliography entries?

  The original source
• A bibliography is essential for demonstrating academic integrity


  True
• Match the bibliography component with its purpose:

  Author(s) ↔️ Identifies the creator(s) of the source

  Title ↔️ Specifies the name of the source

  Publication details ↔️ Provides information about when and where the source was published

  Page numbers ↔️ Indicates specific pages referenced

  URL/DOI ↔️ Locates online sources
• Match the citation style with its in-text citation format:

  MLA ↔️ Author's last name and page number

  APA ↔️ Author's last name and year
• What key details are needed when gathering source information for a bibliography?

  Author, title, publication details
• One purpose of a bibliography is to credit the original authors and sources of information
• What does a URL or DOI help readers locate?

  Online sources
• Order the elements of an APA-style in-text citation:

  1️⃣ Author's last name

  2️⃣ Year of publication
• Both MLA and APA citation styles use a double-spaced, 12-point font
• The full name of the source creator is referred to as the author
• To ensure accuracy in a bibliography, all information should be double-checked against the original source.


  True
• Match the citation style with its formatting feature:

  MLA ↔️ Author. Title. Publisher, Publication date.

  APA ↔️ Author. (Year). Title. Publisher.
• Regardless of the citation style, consistency is vital for academic integrity
• When checking publication details in a bibliography, it is essential to include all dates and locations accurately.


  True