When you are writing a report and using the name of book in is quotation marks?

You use quotation marks around the title of a book in a report when you are referring to the title *itself* as a piece of text, rather than referring to the book's content.

For example:

* Using quotation marks (correct): "The Lord of the Rings" is a classic fantasy novel. (Here, you're talking about the title as a string of words.)

* Not using quotation marks (correct): I recently read *The Lord of the Rings*. (Here, you're talking about the book itself.)

Generally, in academic writing and formal reports, *italicization* is preferred for book titles. Quotation marks are more commonly used for shorter works like articles, poems, and song titles. However, style guides may differ, so always check the specific guidelines for your report.