Transcript How to do a Bibliography

Writing a Bibliography
Ms. Catsos
Western Civ
Source: “How to do a Bibliography.”
<http://www.bbmatters.net/bb_matters_april/articles/april/Accessibility_Lessner.ppt>.
Why write an accurate
bibliography?
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You are using someone else’s work
You teacher will know the information
and will notice inaccuracy
Your teacher may check your sources
It’s an important part of your grade on
all research projects
What is plagiarism?
Source: http://cdn.techpp.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/plagiarism.GIF
Plagiarism
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Plagiarism is also forgetting to cite your
source- even if it’s an accident!
At CCHS, plagiarism will result in a
failing grade.
What information do you need
to include?
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The title of the book, magazine,
newspaper, website, video, etc.
The author
The publisher
The date of publication
The place where it was published
The web address
Citing a Web Site
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Go to the site
http://www.mythweb.com/gods/Zeus.html
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Title of the article: Zeus
Title of site: MythWeb
Last revised: July 30, 2010.
Author: Joel Skidmore
Plugging it in
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Website format:
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Author last name, author first name. “Title
of article.” Name of site. Date published.
Web. Date accessed. <url>.
Our example:
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Skidmore, Joel. "Zeus." Greek Mythology.
30 July 2010. Web. 16 Sept. 2010.
<http://www.mythweb.com/gods/Zeus.ht
ml>.
Multiple Sources? Make a list.
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Title your list: Bibliography.
Put sources in alphabetical order.
Use “hanging indents.” The indent
should go on the second line.
Example Bibliography
Bibliography
Atsma, Aaron J. “Demeter.” Theoi Greek Mythology.
Web. 13 Sept. 2010.
<http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Demeter.html>.
"Demeter - Crystalinks." Crystalinks Metaphysical and
Science Website. Web. 13 Sept. 2010.
<http://www.crystalinks.com/demeter.html>.
"Persephone." Encyclopedia Mythica: Mythology,
Folklore, and Religion. 24 June 2005. Web. 13 Sept.
2010. <http://www.pantheon.org/articles/p/perseph
one.html>.
Helpful Shortcuts
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I encourage use of the following helpful
websites:
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Easybib.com
Sonofcitationmachine.com
Noodletools.com
However, do not rely totally on them! They
may leave out some important information so
you should always double check.