Why & How to Add A References Page to Your Book
If you’re writing a nonfiction book, you need one.
When writing your nonfiction book, don’t consider it finished and ready for print until you put together your reference page.
While it is not 100% required, it is best practice to cite your sources and it also lends additional credibility to you and your book as a whole.
It’s a page typically at the end of your book where you do bibliography/works cited on all studies, people, books, etc. that you reference throughout your manuscript.
Why?
Because why not? You are referencing studies, people, books, events, articles, and more already throughout your manuscript to add proof and credibility to your topic.
A reference page is just one step further, showing where you found that information and the sources you used, which further solidifies your credibility as an expert and provide proof of your knowledge and conclusions.
How?
Use something like the APA Style for references — found here for citing books: http://www.easybib.com/reference/guide/apa/book. And this one is for websites: http://www.easybib.com/reference/guide/apa/website.
