Here are the common parts of a bibliography entry, using the MLA format as an example:
Book:
* Author's Last Name, First Name. *Title of Book: Subtitle if any.* Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.
Journal Article:
* Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." *Title of Journal*, Vol. Number, Issue Number (Year of Publication): Page Numbers.
Website:
* Author's Last Name, First Name (if available). "Title of Page." *Title of Website*, Publisher (if available), Date of Publication (if available), URL.
Here's a breakdown of the individual parts:
* Author: The last name and first initial of the author. If there are multiple authors, list them in the order they appear in the source.
* Title: The title of the book, article, or website.
* Publication Information: This includes the place of publication, publisher, and year of publication for books; the journal name, volume, issue, and year of publication for journal articles; and the website name, publisher (if available), and date of publication (if available) for websites.
* URL: The web address of the source (for online sources).
Important Note: There are various styles for formatting bibliographies (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.). The specific format will depend on the requirements of your assignment or publication.
Here are some examples of bibliography entries in MLA format:
Book:
* Smith, John. *The History of the World: A Comprehensive Guide.* New York: Penguin Books, 2010.
Journal Article:
* Jones, Mary. "The Impact of Technology on Education." *Journal of Educational Technology*, vol. 25, no. 2, 2018, pp. 45-60.
Website:
* "Climate Change." *National Geographic*, National Geographic Society, 2022, www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/climate-change.
Make sure to double-check your formatting rules for your specific citation style to ensure your bibliography is accurate and properly formatted.