Basic Structure
The standard format for author details in a bibliography entry is:
* Last Name, First Name (and any middle initials).
* Year of publication.
* Title of the work (in italics).
* Publication details (e.g., city of publication: publisher).
Types of Authors
* Single Author:
* Example:
* Smith, John. 2023. *The History of the Internet*. New York: Penguin.
* Two Authors:
* Example:
* Jones, Mary, and David Brown. 2020. *Climate Change and Its Impacts*. London: Oxford University Press.
* Three or More Authors:
* Example:
* Garcia, Maria, Emily Chen, and Michael Rodriguez. 2018. *The Psychology of Learning*. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Additional Information
* Editors:
* Example:
* Smith, Jane, ed. 2015. *Anthology of Modern Poetry*. New York: HarperCollins.
* Corporate Author:
* Example:
* World Health Organization. 2022. *World Health Statistics 2022*. Geneva: World Health Organization.
* No Author:
* Example:
* *The Economist*. 2023. "The Global Economy." *The Economist* (January 10, 2023).
Formatting and Style Guides
The specific format for your bibliography may vary slightly depending on the citation style you're using (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago). Here are some key points to consider:
* Order of Authors: Check your style guide for specific rules on ordering authors (alphabetically, in order of importance, etc.).
* Punctuation: Pay close attention to where you place periods, commas, and other punctuation marks.
* Italics/Underlining: Use italics or underlining for titles of books and journals.
* Capitalization: Follow the rules for capitalization within the title.
Tips
* Consistency is Key: Be consistent with your formatting throughout your bibliography.
* Double-Check: Carefully proofread your entries for accuracy.
* Use Online Tools: Tools like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote can help you generate accurate bibliographies.
Let me know if you'd like me to provide a more specific example tailored to a particular citation style. I'm happy to help!