How to Cite a Book in MLA
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Frequently Asked Questions
MLA format is a style guide for writing and documenting scholarly works, primarily in the humanities. It includes rules for citing sources, formatting papers, and much more.
MLA is commonly used in humanities disciplines to ensure consistency and clarity in citing sources, helping readers locate the original work efficiently.
Begin an MLA book citation with the author's last name, followed by the first name. This is followed by the book's title, edition (if applicable), publisher, and publication year.
In MLA, a book title is italicized. Capitalize significant words in the title. For example: "The Great Gatsby."
For two authors, list both names: "Smith, John, and Jane Doe." For more than two, list the first author followed by "et al."
Page numbers are included in in-text citations but not in full citations in the Works Cited list, unless you are citing a specific part of the book.
To cite a chapter, start with the author and chapter title in quotes, followed by the book title in italics, and then include editor(s), publisher, year, and page range.
Yes, cite eBooks similarly to print books. Include the format (e.g., Kindle, PDF), with location or identifier if applicable.
The Works Cited page is a separate page at the end of your document. List entries alphabetically by the author's last name, with a hanging indent for each entry.
Yes, include the same information as a print book, plus the website or database name and the date the material was accessed.
If no author is available, start the citation with the book title. Alphabetize in the Works Cited by the title.
No minimum character length exists for citing in MLA; however, you should provide all required details for clarity.
While various tools can assist, manually verify to ensure accuracy according to the latest MLA guidelines.
Certain books, like anthologies or textbooks with multiple contributors, require specific citation formats. Ensure you refer to MLA guidelines for these cases.
Yes, when citing multi-volume works, include the volume number in your citation. Be specific about the volume and page numbers if citing directly from a particular section.