bibliography page

/ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi peɪdʒ/

Meaning

A bibliography page is a dedicated section at the end of an academic paper that lists all the sources consulted during research. Unlike a works cited page, it can include background reading that was not directly cited in the text. It must follow a specific formatting style, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago.

Examples

  • Please ensure that every source cited in your essay is listed on the bibliography page.

    Please ensure that every source cited in your essay is listed on the bibliography page.

  • The professor docked points because my bibliography page was not in alphabetical order.

    The professor docked points because my bibliography page was not in alphabetical order.

  • You need to format the bibliography page using hanging indents for each entry.

    You need to format the bibliography page using hanging indents for each entry.

  • Should I include websites we only skimmed for background info on the bibliography page?

    Should I include websites we only skimmed for background info on the bibliography page?

  • I spent three hours formatting the bibliography page according to the latest Chicago Manual style.

    I spent three hours formatting the bibliography page according to the latest Chicago Manual style.

Common Mistakes

  • ✗ I put the book in my bibliography paper.

    ✓ I put the book on my bibliography page.

    We use the preposition 'on' for pages, and the term is 'bibliography page' (or just 'bibliography'), not 'bibliography paper'.

  • ✗ The bibliography page is listing all my quotes.

    ✓ The bibliography page lists all my sources.

    A bibliography page lists 'sources' or 'references', not individual 'quotes' or 'quotations'.

Related Expressions

works cited pagereference listliterature cited

Practice

  • Don't forget to list the publisher's details on your ___.

    💡 The page at the end of your paper listing all sources.

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    bibliography page

  • According to APA guidelines, the ___ should begin on a new sheet of paper.

    💡 The final section where references are compiled.

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    bibliography page