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  1. How to Cite a Book

    To cite a book chapter, first give the author and title (in quotation marks) of the chapter cited, then information about the book as a whole and the page range of the specific chapter. The in-text citation lists the author of the chapter and the page number of the relevant passage. MLA format. Author last name, First name.

  2. How to Cite a Book in MLA

    Citing a book chapter. Use this format if the book's chapters are written by different authors, or if the book is a collection of self-contained works (such as stories, essays, poems or plays).A similar format can be used to cite images from books or dictionary entries.If you cite several chapters from the same book, include a separate Works Cited entry for each one.

  3. MLA Works Cited Page: Books

    Cite a book automatically in MLA. The 8 th edition of the MLA handbook highlights principles over prescriptive practices. Essentially, a writer will need to take note of primary elements in every source, such as author, title, etc. and then assort them in a general format. Thus, by using this methodology, a writer will be able to cite any ...

  4. Book/ebook references

    Book/Ebook References. Use the same formats for both print books and ebooks. For ebooks, the format, platform, or device (e.g., Kindle) is not included in the reference. This page contains reference examples for books, including the following: Whole authored book. Whole edited book. Republished book, with editor.

  5. How to Cite an Essay in MLA

    Create manual citation. The guidelines for citing an essay in MLA format are similar to those for citing a chapter in a book. Include the author of the essay, the title of the essay, the name of the collection if the essay belongs to one, the editor of the collection or other contributors, the publication information, and the page number (s).

  6. APA Style (7th Edition) Citation Guide: Books & Ebooks

    Put a comma and an ampersand (&) before the name of the last author cited. Note: For works with three or more authors, the first in-text citation is shortened to include the first author's surname followed by "et al." Note: If the listed names are editors rather than authors, include " (Eds.)." at the end of the list of names.

  7. How to Cite a Book in APA

    Solution #2: How to cite a republished translated book. For translated books, include the name of the original author at the start of the citation, but for the year, include the date of publication for the version you are using. After the title, include the translator's name, and after the publisher, provide the original publication date.

  8. PDF APA 7th Edition Style

    APA Style 7th Edition - Citing Books. Book with 21+ Authors In Text Format: (First Author Last Name et al., Year, p. Page Number). Examples: Parenthetical citations: (Kalnay et al., 1996, p. 438). ... APA 7th Edition Style - Citing Books Author: APSU writing center Keywords:

  9. How to Cite a Book in APA

    Full Citation Rules. To cite a book in APA on the References page, follow this formula: Author's Last Name, First Initial. Middle Initial. (Year). Title of book: Subtitle if applicable (Translator's Last Name, First Initial. Middle Initial., Trans.) (Edition, Page #). Publisher.

  10. How to Cite a Book in APA Style

    There are two ways to cite single-volume books. If the volume's title is given, the APA format to cite the source is: Author's name, publication year, volume number and title, publisher, and DOI (if available). The title and volume number are then italicized in the citation entry. For example: Kelly, G. (2005).

  11. How to Cite a Book in MLA

    Cite your book. *Keep "https:" at the beginning of the URL only when citing a DOI. Digital sources with no page numbers means that no page numbers should be included in the in-text citation. In-text Citation. Structure. (Last Names) OR Last Names. Example. (Austen and Grahame-Smith) OR Austen and Grahame-Smith.

  12. Citing a Book in APA

    Citing books in APA Print books with one author: APA citation format: Author Last name, First initial. Middle initial. (Year Published). Title of work. Publisher. Example: Moriarty, L. (2014). Big little lies. G. P. Putnam's Sons. Print books with two or more authors: Structure:

  13. How to Cite an Essay Within a Book in the APA Format

    For an article written by Kelly James appearing in a book published in 2011, the citation would appear like this: (James, 2011). References. The References page entry begins with the information that appears in the citation, so start with the author of the essay, the last name followed by the first initial with a comma between.

  14. Citing a Chapter or Essay in a Book

    Author First M. Last Name, "Chapter or Essay Title," in Book Title, ed. First M. Last Name (Place of Publication: Publisher, date), page cited. Short version: Author Last Name, "Chapter or Essay Title (shortened if necessary)," page cited. Bibliography. Author Last Name, First M. "Chapter or Essay Title." In Book Title, edited by First M.

  15. Reference List: Books

    Cite a book automatically in APA. The following contains a list of the most commonly cited print book sources. E-books are described on our "Electronic Sources" page . For a complete list of how to cite print sources, please refer to the 7 th edition of the APA Publication Manual. Note: If available, APA 7 requires a DOI for all works that have ...

  16. MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics

    When you cite a work that appears inside a larger source (for instance, an article in a periodical or an essay in a collection), cite the author of the internal source (i.e., the article or essay). For example, to cite Albert Einstein's article "A Brief Outline of the Theory of Relativity," which was published in Nature in 1921, you might write ...

  17. Books

    Helpful Tips: Be aware that many books are collections of essays written by several different people and edited by one author. If this is the case for you, format your reference information as a chapter/essay from a book rather than citing the entire book.. When using a book that has more than two authors, include only the name of the first author, followed by "et al."

  18. Monroe College LibGuides: Essay Writing: In-Text Citations

    When citing sources in the text of your paper, you must list: The author's last name. The year the information was published. Types of In-Text Citations: Narrative vs Parenthetical. A narrative citation gives the author's name as part of the sentence. Example of a Narrative Citation: According to Edwards (2017), although Smith and Carlos's ...

  19. Citation Machine®: Format & Generate

    Cite sources in APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, and Harvard for free. ... Learn how to cite websites, books, journal articles, magazines, newspapers, films, social media, and more! ... Citation Machine®'s Ultimate Writing Guides. Whether you're a student, writer, foreign language learner, or simply looking to brush up on your grammar skills ...

  20. Free MLA Citation Generator [Updated for 2024]

    Scroll back up to the generator at the top of the page and select the type of source you're citing. Books, journal articles, and webpages are all examples of the types of sources our generator can cite automatically. Then either search for the source, or enter the details manually in the citation form. The generator will produce a formatted MLA ...

  21. The Basics of In-Text Citation

    Quotes should always be cited (and indicated with quotation marks), and you should include a page number indicating where in the source the quote can be found. Example: Quote with APA Style in-text citation. Evolution is a gradual process that "can act only by very short and slow steps" (Darwin, 1859, p. 510).

  22. Research Guides: Usability Engineering: CIS 5303: Citing & Writing

    Citing & Writing; Search this Guide Search. Usability Engineering: CIS 5303. ... Books on Writing in the Sciences. Communicating Science: A Practical Guide. Clear and Concise Communications for Scientists and Engineers. Writing Science : How to Write Papers that Get Cited and Proposals that Get Funded.

  23. Joseph Epstein recalls his lucky life in a memoir and essays

    In his many essays, including the sampling in "Familiarity Breeds Content," Epstein is also markedly "quotacious," often citing passages from his wide reading to add authority to an ...

  24. 20+ Recommended Children's Anxiety Books

    Children's anxiety books may help your child feel less alone-and provide strategies and empathy. But speaking from personal experience, a child with an anxiety disorder will need more support than reading books. If you know a child who feels anxious or worries frequently, you know that these feelings can be big and overwhelming for children.

  25. Citing a Chapter or Essay in a Book

    Author First M. Last Name, "Chapter or Essay Title," in Book Title, ed. First M. Last Name (Place of Publication: Publisher, date), page cited. Short version: Author Last Name, "Chapter or Essay Title (shortened if necessary)," page cited. Bibliography. Author Last Name, First M. "Chapter or Essay Title." In Book Title, edited by First M.

  26. Thucydides by Thucydides & Jeremy Mynott (Book Review)

    Jeremy Mynott's translation presents Thucydides and the writing in their proper historical context. Mynott's work is particularly sensitive to the risks of anachronism, and the notes and extensive reference material provide students and scholars with all the necessary historical, cultural, and linguistic background they need to engage with the ...

  27. Opinion

    The primary reason we have gained weight at a pace unprecedented in human history is that our diets have radically changed in ways that have deeply undermined our ability to feel sated.

  28. Donald Trump trial evidence: See photos, notes and books shown to jury

    Daniels confirmed a post on social media saying that she made $1 million from her 2018 book "Full Disclosure," which covered her life story, including the interaction with Trump. Daniels also has ...

  29. Welcome to the Purdue Online Writing Lab

    The Purdue On-Campus Writing Lab and Purdue Online Writing Lab assist clients in their development as writers—no matter what their skill level—with on-campus consultations, online participation, and community engagement. The Purdue Writing Lab serves the Purdue, West Lafayette, campus and coordinates with local literacy initiatives.