Bibliography Notes 2017

 Ed Kline

Mr. Kline

AP Language and Composition

14 November 2017

Bibliography

1)    A Bibliography is a list of all texts consulted during the process of research. A Works Cited is a list of all works quoted in the essay. Each entry in a Bibliography or Works Cited is called a “citation.”

2)    Since a Bibliography stands alone, it needs the traditional MLA header on the first page. The Works Cited page does not need a header, and it should be stapled after the last page of your essay. Even if you have room to include your Works Cited on your last page, the Works Cited should be its own page. Yes, it’s a waste of paper. Sorry.

3)    Works Cited or Bibliography is centered at the top of the page. It is not highlighted, underlined, or quoted.

4)    Works are listed alphabetically by the first word in the citation, which is usually the author’s last name. Numbers are alphabetized before letters.

5)    Work is formatted with a hanging indent.

6)    Works Cited and Bibliography pages are double-spaced. Do not put an empty line / extra return between entries.

7)    Beware of using citation makers. Be sure to check any citations you’ve imported from a citation maker for accuracy.

8)    For sources from a database, omit the Location but include the Date of Access. From sources from the general web, include both Location and Date of Access.

Generic Format:

Author.	Last name, First name. Last name, First name, and First name Last name (for 2 authors). Last name, First name, et al. for three or more authors.
“Title of source.”
Title of container,	If the source is the container (such as a novel, play, or film, italicize and follow with a period.
Other contributors,
Version,
Number,
Publisher,	Websites do not require a publisher.
Publication date,	Use the most recent date for books. Look for a byline or a copyright on websites.
Location.	URL for websites; page numbers for essays.
Date of Access. (for websites only)	Accessed on Day Mon. Year.

Required Information for The Language of Composition:

Author.
Title of source.
Title of container,	The Language of Composition
Other contributors,	edited by Renee H. Shea, Lawrences Scanlo, and Robin Dissin Aufses
Version,	2nd ed.
Number,
Publisher,	Bedford / St. Martin’s
Publication date,	2013
Location.

Oates, Joyce Carol. “The Cruelest Sport.” The Language of Composition, edited by Renee H. Shea, Lawrence Scanlon, and Robin Dissin Aufses, 2^nd ed., Bedford / St. Martin’s, 2013, pp. 622-31.

Required Information for 50 Essays, 3^rd Edition

Author.
Title of source.
Title of container,	50 Essays: A Portable Anthology
Other contributors,	edited by Samuel Cohen
Version,	3rd ed.
Number,
Publisher,	Bedford / St. Martin’s
Publication date,	2011
Location.

Required Information for 50 Essays, 2^nd Edition

Author.
Title of source.
Title of container,	50 Essays: A Portable Anthology
Other contributors,	edited by Samuel Cohen
Version,	2nd ed.
Number,
Publisher,	Bedford / St. Martin’s
Publication date,	2007
Location.

Required Information for 50 Essays, 1^st Edition

Author.
Title of source.
Title of container,	50 Essays: A Portable Anthology
Other contributors,	edited by Samuel Cohen
Version,	1st ed.
Number,
Publisher,	Bedford / St. Martin’s
Publication date,	2004
Location.

Required Information for The Prentice Hall Reader:

Author.
Title of source.
Title of container,	The Prentice Hall Reader
Other contributors,	edited by George Miller
Version,	8th ed.
Number,
Publisher,	Pearson Education
Publication date,	2007
Location.

Required Information for 100 Great Essays:

Author.
Title of source.
Title of container,	100 Great Essays
Other contributors,	edited by Robert DiYanni
Version,	3rd ed.
Number,
Publisher,	Pearson Longman
Publication date,	2008
Location.

Required Information for Short Takes: Model Essays for Composition.

Author.
Title of source.
Title of container,	Short Takes: Model Essays for Composition
Other contributors,	edited by Elizabeth Penfield
Version,
Number,
Publisher,	Pearson Longman
Publication date,	2007
Location.