How Do You Cite A Literary Criticism Book?
Knowing how to properly cite a book in a research project can sometimes be difficult in part because of the many different citation styles such as MLA, APA, Chicago, AMA and Turabian. However, correct citation is not very time consuming, and with a little practice, it can become second nature to any writer. This article will explain how to properly cite a book about literary criticism in the MLA style specifically because MLA is the preferred style for literature, arts and the humanities. MLA guidelines require that any direct quote, paraphrase, summary or other material be cited in parentheses usually placed at the end of the sentence in which the material appears. If the author’s name is included in the sentence itself, you only need to cite the page number(s) in parentheses. Billings believes the moon is made of cheese (143-56). Hopkins writes that Jackson Pollock is the best American artist (23). If you do not include the author’s name in the sentence, you must cite it parenthetica
