| name | bibliography-organization |
| description | Organize and sort bibliographic entries alphabetically by author surname, handle multiple works by same author with chronological sorting and letter suffixes |
Bibliography Organization and Sorting
Use this skill when organizing reference lists, bibliographies, or citation sections in academic papers.
When to Use
- Creating or maintaining a bibliography section
- Organizing a reference list alphabetically
- Handling multiple publications by the same author
- Ensuring proper alphabetical sorting in academic documents
Sorting Procedure
1. Primary Sort by Author Surname
Sort all entries alphabetically by the first author's surname. Group entries by the first letter:
- The chunk begins with 'S' surnames (Solomon, Sommerfeld, Spicer, Sze)
- The chunk transitions to 'T' surnames (Tabata, Tauc, Tersoff) after the last 'S' entry
2. Handle Multiple Works by Same Author
- Sort chronologically by year of publication
- Use letter suffixes (a, b, c) to distinguish multiple works by the same author in the same year
Example: W.E. Spicer entries appear in order: 1968, 1977, 1980a, 1980b, 1988
Example: D.L. Staebler (1977a) and D.L. Staebler (1977b)
3. Maintain Consistent Name Format
- Use consistent formatting throughout the bibliography
- Common formats: Initials followed by Surname (e.g., "W.E. Spear") or Surname followed by Initials
- Apply the same format to all entries
Constraints
- Does not apply to numbering systems sorted by citation order
- Only applies when alphabetical organization is required
