Bibliography

usgb/ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/
noun

A list of books or articles about a certain topic or by a certain author.

My teacher asked me to put a bibliography at the end of my essay
Visual representation of "bibliography" - A list of books or articles about a certain topic or by a certain author

Often appears as...

  • annotated bibliography
  • compile a bibliography

Usage tips

Academic

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Academic Requirement

Often required in essays and research papers to credit sources and avoid plagiarism.

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Ensure your research paper has a bibliography to cite your references.
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Format Specific

Styles can vary (MLA, APA, Chicago) - always follow your institution's preferred format.

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The bibliography must adhere to APA guidelines.
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Not a Summary

A bibliography lists sources used for information, without describing the source's contents.

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My bibliography had 15 sources, from books to articles.
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