Bibliography Format
Grades 7 and 8

Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6

Print Resources

Books

Author (last name first). Title (underlined). City where the book is published: Publisher, copyright date.

Examples:
Athenton, Pike. Fish with Wings. Miami: Marine Press, 1990.

More than one author

Lorentz, Michelle and Sarah Smith. Candy, Cakes and More. Minneapolis, Loon Publishing, 1997.

Periodicals/Magazines

Author (last name first). "Article Title." Title of Periodical (underlined) date (day month year): page numbers or section.

Examples:
Bolton, Mary. "Fish in the Air." Boy's Life 7 June 1999: 34-35.

Ford, Allyn. "My Favorite Teddy Bear". St. Cloud Daily Times 2 June 1994:6E-7E.

Encyclopedia

Author (last name first). "Title of Entry". Title of the encyclopedia (underlined). City where published: Publisher, copyright date.

Example:
Smith, Richard. "Earthquakes". The World Book Encyclopedia. New York: Grolier. Inc., 1995.

Editorial

Author (last name first). "Article Title." Editorial. Title of Periodical (underlined) date (day month year): page numbers or section.

Example:
Jones, Jennifer. "Loser Pouts." Editorial. St. Cloud Daliy Times. 2 June 1998. A3

Interview

Person interviewed (last name first). Type of interview. Date (day, month year).

Example:
Carlson, John. Personal interview. 15 June 2000.

Electronic Resources

Reference Book on CD ROM.

Author (last name first). "Title of Entry". Title of the encyclopedia (underlined). CD ROM. City where published: Publisher, copyright date.

Example:
Jackson, Leslie. "Bears". The World Book Encyclopedia. CD ROM. New York: Grolier. Inc., 1995.

On-line Resources

Author (last Name first). "Article Title". Available: Web Address. (Date accessed article).

Example:
Laabs, John. "Fun with Math". Available: www.mathideas.com. (2 June 1999).