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How to Cite a Book in MLA
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MLA example for a book
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Reference list entry
Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press, 1970.
In-text citation
(Kuhn)
Quoting? Add the page number
(Kuhn 23)
No author? It renders like this
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press, 1970. (The Structure of Scientific Revolutions)
No date? It renders like this
Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press.
What you need to cite a book
- Author(s) or editor(s)
- Full title (and subtitle)
- Edition, if not the first
- Publisher and place of publication
- Year of publication
Tip: For a chapter in an edited book, cite the chapter author and add the editor and book title.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cite a book in MLA?
Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press, 1970.
What if the book has no author or date?
With no author, the entry becomes: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press, 1970. In the text: (The Structure of Scientific Revolutions). With no date, it becomes: Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. University of Chicago Press.
How do I add a page number when quoting a book in MLA?
(Kuhn 23)
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