To cite a book, the format varies depending on the citation style used (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Generally, a book citation includes:
- The author's name(s)
- The publication year
- The book title (in italics or underlined)
- Edition (if not the first)
- Publisher information
- Relevant page numbers (for in-text citations or quotes)
APA Style (7th Edition)
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Reference list entry format:
Last name, Initials. (Year). Book title (Edition). Publisher. -
Example:
Anderson, B. (1983). Imagined communities: Reflections on the origins and spread of nationalism. Verso. -
In-text citation: (Anderson, 1983, p. 23)
MLA Style
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Works cited entry format:
Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Publication Year. -
Example:
Steinbeck, John. Of Mice and Men. Penguin, 2006. -
In-text citation: (Steinbeck 12)
Chicago Style (Notes and Bibliography)
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Bibliography entry:
Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year. -
Example:
Steinbeck, John. Of Mice And Men. London: Penguin, 2006. -
Footnote:
John Steinbeck, Of Mice And Men (London: Penguin, 2006), 12.
These are the basic forms; nuances exist for edited books, multivolume books, e-books, and different editions. It's important to follow the specific requirements of the citation style requested for accuracy and consistency.
