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General Guide for MLA Citation

General

From Purdue OWL MLA Citation Guide

Below is the general format for any citation:

Author. Title. Title of container (do not list container for standalone books, e.g. novels), Other contributors (translators or editors), Version (edition), Number (vol. and/or no.), Publisher, Publication Date, Location (pages, paragraphs URL or DOI). 2nd container’s title, Other contributors, Version, Number, Publisher, Publication date, Location, Date of Access (if applicable).

Link - Purdue OWL MLA Book Citation

Great Visual Guide - BD Owens Library, Northwest Missouri State University

Books Single Author

Books With Editor

Books Multiple Authors

 

Parts of a Book

Citing Parts of a Book: Author's name. "Title of the chapter, section, or essay in the book." Title of the Book, Publishing Information (editors, Press, publication date). Inclusive page numbers.