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How to Cite a Book

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

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

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

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

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Parts of the Cover of a Book