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Year 4 Resources for Inquiry

Step-by-Step Bibliography

Example Bibliography

A Bibliography should always be sorted alphabetically, not by type of resource. See the example below.


‘World Science Festival: Australia “lags rest of the world in space exploration”’ 2017, ABC Premium News, viewed 25 February 2019, http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=azh&AN=P6S263067575417&site=ehost-live

Gifford, C 2013, Space in 30 seconds, Ivy Kids, East Sussex.

Miles, L, Bines, G & Bull, P 2009, The Usborne book of astronomy & space, Usborne, London.

Space exploration 2019. Britannica School. Retrieved 26 February 2019, from https://school.eb.com.au/levels/middle/article/space-exploration/277156

Sparrow, G 2007, Space flight, Dorling Kindersley, London.

TED-Ed 2016, Could we survive prolonged space travel? - Lisa Nip, 4 October, accessed 26 February 2019, <https://youtu.be/upp9-w6GPhU>.

Why include a Bibliography?

What is a bibliography?

A bibliography is a list of the resources (such as books, websites, and encyclopedias) that you use when doing research.

Why do I need to make a bibliography?

A bibliography helps you know where you got your information from and shows your teacher that you used proper sources.

What do I include in a bibliography?

You should list every source that you use when doing research. Sources can include books (electronic and paper), videos, images, websites, encyclopedia articles and magazine articles.

When should I do my bibliography?

It is a good idea to add to your bibliography as you do your research. Always record books, websites and other sources as you use them – this keeps you organised, and saves time later!

Where do I put the bibliography for my assignment?

The bibliography goes at the end of your assignment. Your bibliography needs to be written in alphabetical order, not separated into type of source.