Free Reference Bibliography Template
Reference Bibliography
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A Reference Bibliography serves as a foundational element in scholarly writing, embodying the principles of attribution, transparency, and accountability. It underscores the interconnectedness of academic discourse while empowering readers to engage critically with the sources cited and to pursue further inquiry into the topics explored.
I. Books
Author(s) Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.
Examples:
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Smith, John. The Power of Habit. Random House, 2055.
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Johnson, Emily. The Art of Persuasion. HarperCollins, 2060.
II. Journal Article
Author. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. [Volume Number], no. [Issue Number], Year, pp. [Page Range]. DOI: [DOI Number]
Examples:
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Adams, Sarah. "Exploring New Frontiers." Journal of Exploration, vol. 15, no. 3, 2060, pp. 45-56. DOI: 10.1016/j.jexp.2060.123456
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Garcia, Maria. "The Impact of Technology on Education." Tech Trends, vol. 8, no. 2, 2057, pp. 112-125. URL: https://www.techtrends.com/article
III. Websites
Author(s) Last Name, First Name (if available). "Title of Webpage." Name of Website, Publisher (if available), Publication Date (if available), URL.
Examples:
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World Health Organization. "Global Health Statistics." WHO, 2058, www.who.int/global-health-statistics.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration. "Mars Exploration Program." NASA, 2062, www.nasa.gov/mars-exploration.
IV. Theses/Dissertations
Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Thesis/Dissertation. Name of Institution, Year.
Examples:
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Brown, Michael. The Impact of Social Media on Youth Development. University of California, 2056.
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Garcia, Maria. Urbanization and Its Effects on Wildlife Habitats. Stanford University, 2060.
V. Conference Papers
Author(s) Last Name, First Name. "Title of Paper." Title of Conference Proceedings, Publisher, Year, pp. [Page Range].
Examples:
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Wang, Li. "Advancements in Artificial Intelligence." Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Science, Springer, 2057, pp. 123-136.
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Johnson, Michael. "Renewable Energy Solutions for Sustainable Development." Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Engineering, Elsevier, 2061, pp. 75-89.
VI. Government Publications
Government Agency. Title of Publication. Publisher, Year.
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United Nations. Report on Global Poverty Eradication Efforts. UN Publications, 2059.
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European Commission. Climate Action Plan 2050. European Union, 2063.
VII. Interviews or Personal Communications
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Interviewee's Last Name, First Name. Personal interview. Date.
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Interviewee's Last Name, First Name. Personal communication. Date.
Examples:
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Smith, Emma. Personal interview. June 12, 2065.
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Patel, Rahul. Personal communication. September 28, 2068.