Are bibliographies, reference pages, and works cited pages all the same thing?

Bibliographies, reference pages, and works cited pages all refer to a list of sources that appears at the end of a document. The exact term you use depends on the citation style.

• APA style: Called a reference list, with the title References.
• MLA style: Called a list of works cited, with the title Works Cited.
• Chicago notes and bibliography style: Called a bibliography, with the title Bibliography.
• Chicago author-date style: Called a reference list, with the title References or Works Cited.

Related terms

• Citation: Usually refers to in-text documentation of sources (such as parenthetical citations in APA, MLA, or Chicago author-date style). A citation may also mean the full entry in a reference list, works cited page, or bibliography.
• Reference: Often used interchangeably with citation, but more commonly refers to the full source entry at the end of a document. In APA style, this list is called the reference list.
• Bibliography: Always refers to a complete list of sources used or consulted in a work. It is standard in Chicago notes and bibliography style and may also be used in other contexts.