Do you put song titles in italics or Roman within quotation mark?

The proper way to format song titles depends on the style guide or referencing system you are following. Here are the common formatting styles for song titles:

1. Italics:

In the MLA (Modern Language Association) style, song titles are written in italics. For example:

- "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift

- "_Imagine" by John Lennon_

2. Roman within quotation marks:

In the APA (American Psychological Association) style, song titles are written in roman font within quotation marks. For example:

- "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift

- "Imagine" by John Lennon

3. Roman without quotation marks:

In the Chicago (The Chicago Manual of Style) style, song titles are written in roman font without quotation marks. For example:

- Shake it Off by Taylor Swift

- Imagine by John Lennon

4. Capitalization:

Song titles usually follow title capitalization rules, where only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.

It's important to follow the specific formatting style required by your institution or organization for consistency in writing.