Writing a Works Cited or Bibliography
Using the proper form for a Works Cited is very important when you complete a research project. It allows the reader to do more reading if they'd like, and also tells them where you got your information.
The following page shows examples of how specific types of information should be formatted for a works cited. All the resources should be listed in alphabetical order by first word.
Works Cited
BOOK
Last Name, First Name. Title of book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date of Publication.
(example)
Jones, Alice. All about the Netherlands. New York: Harper & Row, 1999.
MAGAZINE
Last Name, First Name. “Title of article.” Name of Magazine. Date Published.
(example)
Smith, John. “Children of the American Revolution.” Cobblestone. January 2006.
WEBSITE
Title of Site. Last Name, First Name of author. Date of Access. <URL>.
(example)
American Revolution for Kids. Mrs. Huber’s Class. 30 January 2006. <http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/revolution/revolution.htm>.
· Items in your works cited should be listed in alphabetical order by first word.
· If an entry takes more than one line the 2nd and 3rd lines are indented.
· Punctuation is VERY important! Follow the format given.
(completed) Works Cited
American Revolution for Kids. Mrs. Huber’s Class. 30 January 2006. <http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/revolution/revolution.htm>.
Jones, Alice. All about the Netherlands. New York: Harper & Row, 1999.
Smith, John. “Children of the American Revolution.” Cobblestone. January 2006.