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How to Cite an Online Book in Text Using MLA Format

Citing an online book or e-book using Modern Language Association (MLA) style is slightly different that citing a normal hardcover or paperback book. The procedure to cite the e-book is the same as citing a non-periodical Web publication. Including the online book URL is not necessary. It's acceptable to simply use the name of the site it was obtained from.

Instructions

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  Type the author's last name followed by the author's first name, and then a period, as follows:
  
  Happy, John.
- 2
  Type the online book's title in italics, followed by a period:
  
  Happy, John. (italics)The Happy Writing Book (italics).
- 3
  Type the place of publication, if listed, followed by the copyright holder and the date:
  
  Happy, John. (italics)The Happy Writing Book (italics). Happy University: John Happy, 2010.
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  Type the name of the site you acquired the online book from, followed by a period, and then type "Web" followed by a period, and then type the date.
  
  Happy, John. (italics)The Happy Writing Book (italics). Big Writing Publishing: John Happy, 2010. The Big Writing Blog. Web. 23 Sept. 2011.

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