A bibliography is a list of books or other references (journals, manuscripts, government documents, etc) arranged in alphabetical order. Everyone has a preference for style, so check with your instructor as to which style you should use. Here are some examples:

Books
MLA and Turabian formats:
Weston, Paul. Criminal Evidence for Teachers. Denver: Smith, 1995.

APA format:
Weston, Paul (1995). Criminal Evidence for Teachers. Denver: Smith.

Periodicals
MLA and Turabian styles:
Smith, Ann. "How to Avoid Lawsuits." Nursing Life 45 (1991): 74-81.

APA style:
Smith, Ann. (1991, March 17). How to Avoid Lawsuits. Nursing Life 45, 74-81.

Online Sources (i.e. Internet)
MLA style:
Jones, Bill. "Medical Support Groups in Colorado." Colorado Clinics 1.11 (Jan. 1996): 15 pp.
     Online. Internet.15 Nov 1996 <http://www.colorado.edu>

APA style:
Jones, Bill. (1996). Medical Support Groups in Colorado. [On-line] Available
     http://www.colorado.edu

Annotated Bibliography

An annotated bibliography contains descriptive or evaluative comments on the source. It provides the reader with a guide to related materials on a specific subject. Here are examples of the annotated bibliography pertinent to a book, a journal article with an author, and an article without an author.

Thompson, John. The Folktale. New York: Dryden, 1994. (MLA)
A comprehensive survey of the most popular folktales, including histories and uses in literary works throughout the world.

Santora, Gladys. (1994, July). Communicating Better with Your Pet. Pet World, 4 22-24. (APA)
Discusses methods for communicating with a pet, with resources for additional
information and research.

"Avoiding the I.R.S." Taxpayer Magazine 2, No. 1 (August 1993): 73-81. (Turabian)
This article identifies methods for average taxpayers to minimize their scrutiny by the IRS, and provides common sense tips and a summary of the most recent tax regulations.

Bibliographic Note Cards

1. Check with your instructor and ensure you understand which style manual is required.
2. Remember that notes have four main uses:
   • to cite the authority from which you gathered information in your text
   • cross-reference
   • expand or qualify comments in your text
   • to make acknowledgments
3. Bibliographies are single spaced, with a blank space between entries. Entries are arranged alphabetically, so your note cards should be arranged that way as well.

Pertinent Resources in the PCC Library

American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological
     Association. 5th ed. Washington, D.C.: APA, 1994. REF BF76.7 P976
Chicago, University of. The Chicago Manual of Style. 15^th ed. Chicago: UC, 2003.
     REFZ253 .U58 C5
Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 6^th ed. New York: Modern
     Language Association, 2003. REF PE1478 .M689 M6
---. MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing. New York: MLA, 1998,
     REF PN147 .G437 M6
Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook for Writers. 7^th ed. Boston: St. Martin’s, 2006.
     REF PE1408 .H118 B4
Turabian, Kate. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 5^th ed.
     Chicago: University of Chicago, 1987. REF LB2369 .T929 M2
United Press International. UPI Stylebook. Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook, 1992. REF
     PN4783 .U58
United States. Government Printing Office. Style Manual. Washington, D.C.: GPO, 1984.
     REF Z53 .U58

Assistance

1. Consult with your instructor and understand the style and specific course requirements.
2. The Library staff can assist you in locating and using Library resources and advising you about the numerous formats.
3. Typewriters and word-processors are available; reservations are not required.
4. Other Library tip sheets include Research Papers and subject-specific guides. Ask at the Circulation desk.