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How to Write a Bibliography for a School Project File

A bibliography is a list of all the sources (books, websites, magazines, or videos) you used to gather information for your project or assignment. It is usually the very last page of your project file. Writing a proper bibliography proves that you did real research and gives credit to the original authors.

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Can I include YouTube videos in my bibliography?

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Yes. If you learned facts from a documentary or an educational YouTube video, you should cite it by writing the Title of the video, the Channel Name, and the URL link.

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Key Facts

The list of sources should always be arranged in alphabetical order (A to Z) based on the author's last name or the title of the website.

You should not list Google.com as a source. Google is a search engine, not an author. List the actual website you clicked on.

It is sometimes also called 'References' or 'Works Cited'.

1. Why is a Bibliography Important?

  • It avoids plagiarism (copying someone else's work without permission).
  • It allows your teacher to verify the facts you have presented in your project.
  • It makes your project look highly professional and authentic.

2. Standard Format for School Projects

While colleges use strict formats like APA or MLA, school projects usually require a simpler format.

A. Citing a Book: Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of the Book. Publisher, Year of Publication. (Example: Sharma, R.D. Mathematics for Class 10. Dhanpat Rai Publications, 2021.)

B. Citing a Website (Internet Source): Title of the Article/Webpage. Name of the Website, URL link. (Example: History of the Taj Mahal. Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal.)

3. Example Bibliography Page

Below is an example of what your final page should look like:

BIBLIOGRAPHY

  1. NCERT Science Textbook for Class 10, National Council of Educational Research and Training, 2022.
  2. "Photosynthesis Process." Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/science/photosynthesis.
  3. Reference help from Subject Teacher: Mr. Ramesh Kumar.

Questions and Answers

Can I include YouTube videos in my bibliography?+

Yes. If you learned facts from a documentary or an educational YouTube video, you should cite it by writing the Title of the video, the Channel Name, and the URL link.

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