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How to Cite a Book: APA, MLA, Chicago & More

Step-by-step guide to citing books in major citation styles. Covers single authors, multiple authors, edited books, and ebooks.

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Book Citation Format Differences

Key formatting differences between major citation styles when citing books. Understanding these distinctions prevents common formatting errors.

Last, F. vs F. Last vs Last First
Author format varies
Sentence case vs Title Case
Title capitalization
Required in some styles only
Publisher location
2nd ed. vs Second Edition
Edition notation
Source: Citation style manual comparisonVisualization by CiteMe

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