1. In a bibliography or works cited list:
* For a single author:
* Last name, First name. *Title of book*. *Place of publication*: *Publisher*, *Year of publication*.
* Example: Smith, John. *The History of the World*. New York: Penguin, 2010.
* For multiple authors:
* List all authors in the order they appear on the title page, separated by commas. Use an ampersand (&) before the last author's name.
* Example: Jones, Mary, and David Brown. *The Science of Cooking*. London: Macmillan, 2015.
* For an edited book:
* Editor's Last name, First name, ed. *Title of book*. *Place of publication*: *Publisher*, *Year of publication*.
* Example: Miller, Susan, ed. *Women in Literature*. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008.
2. In a citation within the text:
* For a single author:
* Use the author's last name and the year of publication.
* Example: (Smith, 2010)
* For multiple authors:
* Use the first author's last name followed by "et al." (meaning "and others") and the year of publication.
* Example: (Jones et al., 2015)
* For an edited book:
* Use the editor's last name and the year of publication.
* Example: (Miller, 2008)
3. On a book's title page:
* The author's name should be prominently displayed, usually below the title.
* The author's full name is typically used, but it's acceptable to use a pseudonym or initials if the author prefers.
4. In other contexts (e.g., book reviews, online databases):
* Follow the style guide or guidelines provided by the specific source.
* For example, a book review might use the author's full name, while a library catalog might use a standardized format for author names.
General principles:
* Be consistent. Use the same format throughout your work.
* Accuracy. Double-check the author's name and the details of the book to ensure accuracy.
* Clarity. Make sure the author's name is easy to find and understand.
Important Note: The specific style guide you use (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago) may have its own rules for author citations. Always consult the relevant style guide for precise instructions.