Essential Information (All Styles):
* Author's Last Name, First Name (or Names). (If there are multiple authors, list them in the order they appear on the title page. Use "et al." after the first author if there are more than three.)
* Title of Book. (Italicize the title.)
* Place of Publication: (City)
* Publisher: (Name of the publishing company)
* Year of Publication: (In parentheses)
Additional Information (Depending on Style):
* Edition: (If not the first edition, include the edition number after the title, e.g., "2nd ed.")
* Volume: (If relevant, include the volume number after the title.)
* Series: (If applicable, include the series name and number after the title.)
* DOI: (Digital Object Identifier; if available, use it in place of the URL. See your style guide for proper formatting.)
* URL: (If accessed online, include the URL. See your style guide for proper formatting.)
Example Entries:
MLA (Modern Language Association):
* Smith, John. *The History of the World*. New York: HarperCollins, 2023.
APA (American Psychological Association):
* Smith, J. (2023). *The history of the world*. New York: HarperCollins.
Chicago (Author-Date):
* Smith, John. *The History of the World*. New York: HarperCollins, 2023.
Chicago (Notes-Bibliography):
* John Smith, *The History of the World* (New York: HarperCollins, 2023).
Important Notes:
* Consistency: Use the same style throughout your entire words-cited list.
* Punctuation: Pay close attention to punctuation; it differs slightly between styles.
* Capitalization: Follow your style guide's rules for title capitalization (generally, capitalize the first word and proper nouns).
* Consult your style guide: Always refer to the specific guidelines of your chosen style guide for detailed formatting instructions.