Bibliography and Citation Techniques
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 155 pages
- 11 units
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques of bibliography and citation. It covers the philosophy, purpose, and functions of bibliography, as well as different types of bibliographies and citation styles. Students will learn how to construct and present bibliographies, understand bibliographic annotations, and apply various referencing methods, including APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard. The course also addresses thesis formatting and bibliography compilation, preparing students for academic research and writing.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of library and information science
- Familiarity with research methods
- Basic computer literacy
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS207, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS207 · Unit 1: Types of Bibliography … 19
Each unit consists of table of contents, introduction, statement of objectives, main content, conclusion, summary and references. There are activities at every point that will assist you in achieving the stated objectives of the individual units of this course.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain bibliography and citation techniques.
- Identify and apply different types of bibliographies.
- Construct and present bibliographies using various citation styles.
- Understand and apply thesis formatting guidelines.
- Write clear and concise final reports.
- Evaluate and select appropriate bibliographic items and indexes.
What it prepares you for
- Librarian
- Information Scientist
- Archivist
- Research Assistant
- Academic Writer
- Libraries
- Archives
- Research Institutions
- Publishing Houses
- Academic Institutions
- Library databases
- Citation management software (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero)
- Online search engines (e.g., Google Scholar)
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Construction and Presentation of Bibliographies
Unit 1: Arrangement of Bibliographic Entries and Indexes
The numerous examples of citation styles and formats require careful attention to detail and can be overwhelming.
- Module 4: Types of Citation and Referencing Styles
Unit 2: Referencing Methods and Style
Memorizing the specific rules and guidelines for each referencing style (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) can be challenging.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Definitions of Concepts
Unit 1: Philosophy of Bibliography and Bibliographic Citation · 2 hours
Read the introduction to understand the concept of bibliography and citation.. Study the philosophy of bibliography and bibliographic citation.. Define key concepts related to bibliography and citation.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to test your understanding..
- Week 2Module 1: Definitions of Concepts
Unit 1: Philosophy of Bibliography and Bibliographic Citation · 2 hours
Examine the history and etymology of bibliography.. Explore the different branches of bibliography.. Evaluate the components of a bibliographic entry.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 2 and 3 to reinforce your learning..
- Week 3Module 1: Definitions of Concepts
Unit 2: Purpose and Functions of Bibliography and Bibliographic Citation · 2 hours
Understand the purpose of bibliography and bibliographic citation.. Analyze the functions and uses of bibliography and bibliographic citation.. Discuss the importance of bibliography in research.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 and 2 to check your progress..
- Week 4Module 2: Structure of Bibliography and Citation
Unit 1: Types of Bibliography · 2 hours
Identify and discuss the different branches of bibliography.. List and evaluate the importance of each branch of bibliography.. Study analytical, systematic, descriptive, historical, and textual bibliography.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to assess your knowledge..
- Week 5Module 2: Structure of Bibliography and Citation
Unit 1: Types of Bibliography · 2 hours
Identify and discuss the different types of bibliography.. List and evaluate the importance of each type of bibliography.. Study subject, national, trade, universal, and statistical bibliography.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 2 and 3 to reinforce your learning..
- Week 6Module 2: Structure of Bibliography and Citation
Unit 2: Bibliographic Annotations · 2 hours
Explain what an annotated bibliography is and why it is important.. Discuss the significance of annotated bibliographies.. Differentiate between an abstract and an annotated bibliography.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1, 2, and 3 to check your understanding..
- Week 7Module 3: Construction and Presentation of Bibliographies
Unit 1: Arrangement of Bibliographic Entries and Indexes · 2 hours
Discuss how to arrange bibliography entries.. Demonstrate the mastery of bibliographic control.. Study examples of arranging bibliography entries using the Chicago Citation and Style Guide.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1, 2, and 3 to assess your knowledge..
- Week 8Module 3: Construction and Presentation of Bibliographies
Unit 2: Selection and Evaluation of Bibliographic Items and Indexes · 2 hours
Identify and discuss bibliography and indexes.. Recognize useful criteria for evaluating bibliographies and indexes.. Study selection criteria for bibliographies and indexes.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1, 2, and 3 to reinforce your learning..
- Week 9Module 4: Types of Citation and Referencing Styles
Unit 1: Bibliographic Citations and Referencing · 2 hours
Discuss what citation and referencing means in academic work.. Analyze the importance of citation and referencing.. Demonstrate the knowledge of citation and referencing method to use.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1, 2, 3, and 4 to check your progress..
- Week 10Module 4: Types of Citation and Referencing Styles
Unit 2: Referencing Methods and Style · 2 hours
Master and differentiate between various referencing types and methods.. Use appropriate referencing type and style in academic work.. Study Harvard, APA, Vancouver, MLA, and Chicago referencing methods.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 to assess your knowledge..
- Week 11Module 5: Thesis Formatting and Bibliography Compilation
Unit 1: Thesis Formatting and Final Report Writing · 2 hours
Have a firm grasp of the purpose and import of thesis writing.. Explain the purpose of thesis formatting.. Comprehend the procedures and techniques involved in creating a final report.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1, 2, and 3 to check your progress..
- Week 12Module 5: Thesis Formatting and Bibliography Compilation
Unit 2: Practicum on Bibliographic Compilation and Citation · 2 hours
Be aware of the procedures and methods used to compile bibliographies and citations.. Recognize the components that are typical while compiling bibliographies and citations.. Adhere to the rules for compiling citations and bibliographies.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 and 2 to reinforce your learning..
- Week 13Module 5: Thesis Formatting and Bibliography Compilation
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Practice compiling bibliographies and citations.. Prepare for final examinations..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all course materials, including study units and assignments.
- Practice constructing bibliographies and citations using different styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard).
- Focus on understanding the key concepts and principles of bibliography and citation.
- Create flashcards or concept maps to memorize the different citation styles and their rules.
- Practice writing thesis statements and final reports.
- Review all Self-Assessment Exercises and Tutor-Marked Assignments.
- Allocate sufficient time for revision and exam preparation.
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS207 about?
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques of bibliography and citation. It covers the philosophy, purpose, and functions of bibliography, as well as different types of bibliographies and citation styles. Students will learn how to construct and present bibliographies, understand bibliographic annotations, and apply various referencing methods, including APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard. The course also addresses thesis formatting and bibliography compilation, preparing students for academic research and writing.
How many units does LIS207 have?
LIS207, Bibliography and Citation Techniques, has 11 units across 5 modules, over 155 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS207?
LIS207 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is LIS207 hard?
LIS207 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LIS207 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is LIS207 assessed?
LIS207 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting LIS207?
Basic knowledge of library and information science Familiarity with research methods Basic computer literacy
What can I do with LIS207?
Librarian, Information Scientist, Archivist, Research Assistant and Academic Writer.
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