When noting information from any source you should always record the required bibliographic data, before moving onto the next source.
You can record your sources electronically as you find and use them....
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Method 1
Use the bibliography worksheet -
Method 2 - DIY Electronic Bibliographies
Set up a spreadsheet or table in a separate window to the Internet or CD-ROM you are using:
You will need 5 or more columns in the spreadsheet or table; the headings will vary slightly according to the format of your source:
| Format of source | Bibliographic Data required |
| Books | Author | Title | Date of publication | Publisher | Place |
| Encyclopedias | Author | Title | Date of publication | Publisher | Place | Volume No. |
| Magazines | Author | Title of article | Title of Magazine | Issue No. & Date | Page No.| Publisher | Place |
| CD-ROMs | Author | Title | Date of publication | Publisher | Place |
| Internet | Author | Title | Date of publication | URL | Date accessed |
NOTES:
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If no date of publication mentioned, use nd.
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If an Internet site has no author or date, even when you backtrack to the home page, reconsider using the information as it lacks authority!
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You should always record the URL and source of any graphics as well. Include this information as a caption under the graphic for copyright reasons.