Q&A for How to Alphabetize a Bibliography

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

How do I include a Bible verse in the bibliography?

Community Answer

Follow the reference style required and include the book of the Bible (e.g. Matthew), the chapter and verse (e.g. 5:3-12), Holy Bible, followed by version (e.g. King James Version).

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

How do I alphabetize a name that has a symbol in it?

Community Answer

Ignore the symbol. Treat the name alphabetically by the alphabetical letters in the name, unless the symbol is a hyphen (-). Hyphens should be included, as they link the parts of the name. You will find that this is not followed in the same way by all publications. The best practice is to follow the referencing style guide if it covers this aspect.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

If the author begins with @, where do I put it?

Community Answer

Use the author's name. @ is an pointer, not a name. If you are referring to a tweet or other online message, use the first letter of the author's 'name' in the alphabetical list and exclude the @.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

How do I alphabetize a name that's in a different language?

Community Answer

Do you mean a name that is in a different script? If so, either Anglicise the script (use Roman/Latin letters) or place the name in the order it would be if the script were Roman/Latin.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

How can I alphabetize websites?

Community Answer

If you are listing entire websites for a purpose other than making a bibliography, identify the names of the websites and use those to make your list. A link to the website homepage should be added to your list. Otherwise, the main rule is to alphabetise by authors' names. If no author (or 'responsible party' such as a company or editor) is noted, use the title of the web page.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 0
Question

How is Saint or St. alphabetized in a citation?

Community Answer

The author's title is not included in a citation or reference. Treat "Saint" like "Sister," "Father," "Mrs.," etc., and leave it out.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0