Bibliography and word counts

emerald27

Hi there! Just wondering are bibliographies included in the word count? I remember one of my lecturers in Maynooth saying that generally bibliographies are included in word counts, unless otherwise stated. However, I'm currently working on an essay and I'm over the word count by quite a bit! If the bibliography isn't included in the word count I should be grand but if it is included then I could be in trouble! Thanks.

Tree

Email your module coordinator. I don't think there's a standard across the campus.

clairek6

I just always assumed it wasnt counted, seems a bit silly if it is?

Tree

clairek6 wrote: »

I just always assumed it wasnt counted, seems a bit silly if it is?

I've seen it included where page count is the limit.

Bicycle

I've never studied in Maynooth but I've done a LOT of academic essays in my time and I've NEVER include the bibliography in a word count. Within text referencing, YES, but bibliography NO.

Generally, the wider your reading list, the more it is appreciated by academics. Having to include the bibliog in a word count would be counter-productive, if a wide range of sources is required.

Confirm with the lecturer. But I'd be surprised (very surprised) if the bibliog was included in the word count.

user.name

I would double check with your lecturer, but I've found that it generally isn't. You are allowed go over or under the word count by 10%, thats a general rule throughout DCU.

Dial Hard

Certainly isn't included in the wordcount for DCU Humanities programmes, anyway.

emerald27

Thanks for your help guys. My housemate was certain that the bibliography isn't included in the overall word count but I've emailed my lecturer just to make sure.