Question
Evaluate the list of sources used in a TIST1512 essay and indicate which of the statements are correct:
(Marks will be deducted for incorrect answers).
Bibliography
COHN-SHERBOK, D. & COHN-SHERBOK, L. 2010. Judaism: A beginner’s guide. Boston: Oneworld Publications; Reprint edition.
HOPKINS, T.J. 1971. The Hindu religious tradition. The religious tradition of man. Santa Barbara: Cengage Learning.
EDGERTON, F. 1972. The Bhagavad Gita. Harvard: Harvard University Press.
The heading should be "Reference List" not "Bibliography"
There should be no lines open between sources
Source entries should not end with a full stop
The use of bullets is not allowed
The surnames should not be written in capital letters
The sources should be numbered
Sources should be listed alphabetically
(Marks will be deducted for incorrect answers).
Bibliography
COHN-SHERBOK, D. & COHN-SHERBOK, L. 2010. Judaism: A beginner’s guide. Boston: Oneworld Publications; Reprint edition.
HOPKINS, T.J. 1971. The Hindu religious tradition. The religious tradition of man. Santa Barbara: Cengage Learning.
EDGERTON, F. 1972. The Bhagavad Gita. Harvard: Harvard University Press.
The heading should be "Reference List" not "Bibliography"
There should be no lines open between sources
Source entries should not end with a full stop
The use of bullets is not allowed
The surnames should not be written in capital letters
The sources should be numbered
Sources should be listed alphabetically
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the provided list of sources and common referencing conventions, here are evaluations for each of the statements regarding the bibliography (or reference list):
1. **The heading should be "Reference List" not "Bibliography"**
**Correct.** The term "Reference List" is generally preferred in academic writing when it includes only the works cited in the essay, while "Bibliography" can refer to additional readings or works consulted.
2. **There should be no lines open between sources**
**Partially Correct.** Typically, entries in a reference list are single-spaced with a double space between sources, but this can vary by style guide. In many formats, including APA and MLA, entries are separate but not open between every source.
3. **Source entries should not end with a full stop**
**Incorrect.** In many referencing styles (like APA and Chicago), each reference entry typically ends with a full stop (period).
4. **The use of bullets is not allowed**
**Correct.** Standard academic reference lists do not use bullets; they are usually presented in a simple, straightforward list format.
5. **The surnames should not be written in capital letters**
**Correct.** In a standard reference list, surnames are not typically written in all capital letters. They should follow regular capitalization rules.
6. **The sources should be numbered**
**Incorrect.** Standard reference lists are usually not numbered; they are simply listed either in alphabetical order or by the order of citation in the text.
7. **Sources should be listed alphabetically**
**Correct.** References are generally organized alphabetically by the surname of the first author.
### Summary:
Correct statements: 1, 4, 5, 7
Incorrect statements: 2, 3, 6
1. **The heading should be "Reference List" not "Bibliography"**
**Correct.** The term "Reference List" is generally preferred in academic writing when it includes only the works cited in the essay, while "Bibliography" can refer to additional readings or works consulted.
2. **There should be no lines open between sources**
**Partially Correct.** Typically, entries in a reference list are single-spaced with a double space between sources, but this can vary by style guide. In many formats, including APA and MLA, entries are separate but not open between every source.
3. **Source entries should not end with a full stop**
**Incorrect.** In many referencing styles (like APA and Chicago), each reference entry typically ends with a full stop (period).
4. **The use of bullets is not allowed**
**Correct.** Standard academic reference lists do not use bullets; they are usually presented in a simple, straightforward list format.
5. **The surnames should not be written in capital letters**
**Correct.** In a standard reference list, surnames are not typically written in all capital letters. They should follow regular capitalization rules.
6. **The sources should be numbered**
**Incorrect.** Standard reference lists are usually not numbered; they are simply listed either in alphabetical order or by the order of citation in the text.
7. **Sources should be listed alphabetically**
**Correct.** References are generally organized alphabetically by the surname of the first author.
### Summary:
Correct statements: 1, 4, 5, 7
Incorrect statements: 2, 3, 6