Bibliography or reference list
The terms ‘Bibliography’ and ‘Reference List’ are often used interchangeably, however:
- a reference list only includes items you have referenced in your assignment whereas,
- a bibliography also includes items used to prepare your assignment (check with your lecturer or tutor which they require).
A reference list:
- is a complete list of references related to the sources you have used in your work
- contains detailed references for every in-text reference that you have included within your work
- provides full details of the source, written in the format required for the referencing style you are using
- would typically be included at the end of your work
An important principle in referencing is to be consistent.
