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How to Cite a Book

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Oberoi International School

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How to Cite a BOOK

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Author

Choose the MOST RECENT year

Choose the FIRST city listed, if more than one

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FAQs

How do I find the year of publication?

  • Look for the copyright symbol ©
  • Look for the words “published in”

If there are multiple years listed, which one should I choose?

  • Choose the MOST RECENT year

If there are multiple cities listed for the publisher, which one should I choose?

  • Choose the FIRST city

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Information from the TITLE PAGE

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To Find It:

Sometimes you need to go a few pages in from the front - it has tiny print on the other side

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On the back of the TITLE PAGE

is the COPYRIGHT PAGE

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The Copyright Page is the one that has tiny, tiny print. It has all of the information you need for your citation.

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In MLA 9, the Publisher City is optional, but Noodletools recommends including it.

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Parts of the Cover of a Book