How to write a bibliography
~ A works cited page

Formatting the Page:
• Title the page
– References
• Same size font
• Centered
References

Formatting the Page:
• Title the page
• All references to be listed in ABC
order.
References
Anderson, J. P. (2014, July 18). Breast cancer. Retrieved from www.youcantoo
Johnson, M. N. (n.d.). Agent orange and the breast. Retrieved from www.vietwar
Packer, T. P. (2014). Attacking the breast. Retrieved from www.AmCancerSociety

Formatting the Page:
• Title the page
• ABC order
• Hanging tab

Bibliography
• &
• Capitalize only the first word of title
• Title  italics

Bibliography - Book
• Author Last name, First initials.
• (Date).
• Title.
• Publisher location: Publisher Name.

Bibliography book
Townsend, M.
No titles:
PhD, MD, Mrs.
First & Middle
Name
Initials Only

Bibliography book
Townsend, M. & Hanford B. S.
Between multiple authors

Bibliography book
Townsend, M. & Hanford B. S. (2014).
(Year).
(Year, Month day).

Bibliography book
Townsend, M. & Hanford B. S. (2014).
Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing.
Title
Capitalize 1 st word

Bibliography book
Townsend, M. & Hanford B. S. (2014).
Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing.
Title
Write / capitalize like a sentence.

Bibliography book
Townsend, M. & Hanford B. S. (2014).
Essentials of psychiatric mental health
nursing.

Bibliography book
Townsend, M. & Hanford B. S. (2014).
Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing. Philadelphia, PA:
Publishing Location
City, STATE:
2-letter

Bibliography book
Townsend, M. & Hanford B. S. (2014).
Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis
Company.

Bibliography book
Townsend, M. & Hanford B. S. (2014).
Essentials of Psychiatric Mental
Health Nursing. Philadelphia, PA: F.
A. Davis Company.

Bibliography – Journal / Periodical
• Author Last name, First initial.
• (Date: Year, Month day).
• Title of article.
• Journal / magazine title,
• Vol # (Issue #), page numbers.

Bibliography - Journal
Smith, L.

Bibliography - Journal
Smith, L. (2013, June).

Bibliography - Journal
Smith, L. (2013, June). Reaching cultural competence.

Bibliography - Journal
Smith, L. (2013, June). Reaching cultural competence. Nursing
2013,

Bibliography - Journal
Smith, L. (2013, June). Reaching cultural competence. Nursing
2013.

Bibliography - Journal
Smith, L. (2013, June). Reaching cultural competence. Nursing
2013, 43 (6) 31-37.

Bibliography - Journal
Smith, L. (2013, June). Reaching cultural competence. Nursing
2013, 43 (6),31-37.

Bibliography - Internet
• Author Last name, First initial.
• (Date: year, month day).
• Title.
• Retrieved from _URL_.

Bibliography - Internet
Meissner, W., Frasier, M., Gasser, T., Goetz, C.,
Lozano, A., & Pinnini, P., et al.
More than 6 authors...
1 st six authors et al.

Bibliography - Internet
Meissner, W., Frasier, M., Gasser, T., Goetz, C.,
Lozano, A., & Pinnini, P., et al. (2011, May 21).

Bibliography - Internet
Meissner, W., Frasier, M., Gasser, T., Goetz, C.,
Lozano, A., & Pinnini, P., et al. (2011, May).
Priorities in Parkinson’s disease research.

Bibliography - Internet
Meissner, W., Frasier, M., Gasser, T., Goetz, C.,
Lozano, A., & Pinnini, P., et al. (2011, May).
Priorities in Parkinson’s disease research.
Nature Outlook.

Bibliography - Internet
Meissner, W., Frasier, M., Gasser, T., Goetz, C.,
Lozano, A., & Pinnini, P., et al. (2011, May).
Priorities in Parkinson’s disease research.
Nature Outlook. Retrieved on September 23,
2014 from http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v10/n5/ab s/nrd3430.html

Bibliography - Internet
Meissner, W. Frasier, M. Gasser, T. Goetz, C.
Lozano, A. & Pinnini, P. et al. (2011, May).
Priorities in Parkinson’s disease research.
Nature Outlook. Retrieved on September 23,
2014 from http://www.nature.com/nrd/ journal/v10/n5/abs/nrd3430.html

Bibliography - Internet

IF there is no author…

Bibliography - Internet

Bibliography - Internet
Organization. (Date: year, month day).
Title. Retrieved on _date_ from _URL_.

What if there is no date?
(n.d.).

What is wrong with this reference?
David B. Haight. (2001, May 1). Addison’s
disease and hypoadrenal function. Retrieved from www.addisons-disease.com
Haight, D. B. (2001, May 1). Addison’s disease
and hypoadrenal function. Retrieved from www.addisons-disease.com

What is wrong with this reference?
Monson, T. S. (2014). Alzheimer's disease kills
more than the brain. Portland, ME: Funk &
Sons.
Monson, T. S. (2014). Alzheimer's disease
kills more than the brain. Portland, ME: Funk
& Sons.
Hanging Tab

What is wrong with this reference?
Johnson, Mark E. (2016). Where does cancer
come from? Boston, MA: Pierson Printing.
Johnson, M. E. (2016). Where does cancer come
from? Boston, MA: Pierson Printing.

What is wrong with this reference?
Hyperthyroidism. (2015, June 4). Dunn, P.H.
Retrieved from www.fast-and-frurious.com
Dunn, P. H. (2015, June 4). Hyperthyroidism.
Retrieved from www.fast-and-frurious.com

What is wrong with this reference?
Uchtdorf, D. F. and Perry, L. T. (2013). Flying with
glasses – diabetic retinopathy. Berkeley, CA:
Dessert Press.
Uchtdorf, D. F. & Perry, L. T. (2013). Flying with
glasses – diabetic retinopathy. Berkeley, CA:
Dessert Press.

What is wrong with this reference?
Christofferson, D.T. & Anderson, N. A. Shaking of the hands – Parkinson’s disease and how it
affects the body. Retrieved from www.shakeandbake.com
Christofferson, D.T. & Anderson, N. A. (n.d.).
Shaking of the hands…

What is wrong with this reference?
Holland, J. R. (2001). Aphasia, the inability to
speak. Lafayette, IN.
Holland, J. R. (2001). Aphasia, the inability to
speak. Lafayette, IN: Purdue Printing
Press

What is wrong with this reference?
Bednar, D. A. Dr. (n.d.). Finding The Cure To The
Common Cold. Retrieved from www.sneezingforever.com
2
Bednar, D. A. (n.d.). Finding the cure to the
common cold. Retrieved from www.sneezingforever.com

What is wrong with this reference?
www.this-is-the-website/url

What is wrong with this reference?
Peterson, M. E. & Wirthlin, J. B. (2004).
Congenital deafness. Pennsylvania:
Franklin Publishing Co.
Peterson, M. E. & Wirthlin, J. B. (2004).
Congenital deafness. Philadelphia, PA:
Franklin Publishing Co.

What is wrong with this reference?
Eyring, H.B. (2001). Depression in the elderly.
Boston, MA: Harvard Printing.
Eyring, H.B. (2001). Depression in the elderly.
Boston, MA: Harvard Printing.