Bibliography Formats

Grades 3 and 4
Print Resources

Books

Author (last name first). Title (underlined).  Copyright date.

Example:
Athenton, Pike.  Fish with Wings.  1990.

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.

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).  Copyright date.

Example:
Smith, Richard.  "Earthquakes".  The World Book Encyclopedia .  1995.

Electronic Resources

Reference Book on CD ROM.

Author (last name first). "Title of Entry". Title of the encyclopedia (underlined).  CD ROM.  Copyright date.

Example:
Jackson, Leslie. "Bears".   The World Book Encyclopedia.   CD ROM.  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).

Grades 5 and 6          Back to top
Print Resources

Books

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

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

Periodicals/Magazines

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

Example:
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.

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).

Grades 7 and 8       Back to top
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).