Basic Format:
* Author's Last Name, First Name. *Title of Book*. *Place of Publication*: *Publisher*, *Year of Publication*.
Example:
Smith, John. *The Human Body: A Comprehensive Guide*. New York: Penguin Random House, 2023.
Important Points:
* Capitalization: Capitalize the first letter of the title and subtitle (if applicable).
* Italics: Italicize the title of the book.
* Place of Publication: Use the city where the book was published.
* Publisher: Indicate the publishing company.
* Year of Publication: Include the year the book was published.
If the Author Has a Title:
* You can include the author's title (e.g., Dr.) before their name in the citation, but it is not required.
* Example:
* Smith, Dr. John. *The Human Body: A Comprehensive Guide*. New York: Penguin Random House, 2023.
Important Notes:
* This format applies to all books, regardless of the author's profession.
* For more specific guidance, refer to the official MLA Handbook or the Purdue OWL website.
Let me know if you have any other questions about MLA formatting!