Free Preliminary Bibliography Template

Preliminary Bibliography

Prepared by: [Your Name]
Company: [Your Company Name]
Department: [Your Department]

1. Definition and Purpose

  • Books:

    • Bell, Jason. The Researcher’s Companion: A Guide to Creating Effective Bibliographies. New York: Academic Press, 2050.

      • Chapter 3: "Understanding Bibliographies: Types and Purposes"

  • Articles:

    • Thompson, Lila. "The Role of the Preliminary Bibliography in Undergraduate Research." Journal of Academic Librarianship 45, no. 2 (2050): 102-108.

2. Constructing a Preliminary Bibliography

  • Books:

    • Foster, Anne. Beginner’s Guide to Research: Tools and Strategies. Boston: Learning Publishers, 2050.

      • Chapter 5: "Crafting Your First Bibliography"

  • Online Resources:

    • University of Somewhere Library. "How to Compile a Preliminary Bibliography." Last modified 2050.

3. Examples and Templates

  • Books:

    • Gomez, Pedro. Templates for the Academic: A Resource Book. Chicago: Scholar’s Press, 2050.

      • Chapter 7: "Bibliography Templates for Various Disciplines"

  • Online Resources:

    • National Institute for Writing and Research. "Bibliography Examples for Academic Research." Accessed April 15, 2050.

4. Evaluating Sources for a Preliminary Bibliography

  • Articles:

    • Murray, Samantha. "Criteria for Selecting Sources in Academic Research." Educational Research Review 34, no. 4 2050.

  • Books:

    • Liu, Chen, and Mark Robbins. Evaluating Research Sources: A Guide for Students. San Francisco: Education Press, 2050.

      • Chapter 4: "Evaluating Sources for Bibliographies"

5. Utilizing Bibliographic Software

  • Books:

    • O'Neil, Patrick. Digital Tools for Researchers. New York: Tech Academic Press, 2050.

      • Chapter 8: "Bibliographic Management Software"

  • Online Resources:

    • Soft Research. "Top Bibliographic Software for Academic Success." Last updated January 2050.

6. Importance of Updating a Preliminary Bibliography