What is a list of citations called?

Different terms are used to refer to a list of citations depending on the style you are using. 

• APA Style uses the term “reference list,” and the title “References” appears at the top of the page. 
• MLA style uses the term “list of works cited,” and the title “Works Cited” appears at the top of the page.
• Chicago notes and bibliography style uses the term “bibliography,” and the title “Bibliography” appears at the top of the page. 

Chicago author-date style uses the term “reference list,” and the title “References” or “Works Cited” appears at the top of the page.