Some styles, notably Chicago and Bluebook legal references, use shortened citations after the first citation for an item. What’s the best way to shorten a title?
There are some standard ways. One is to use only the author’s last name: Strunk and White instead of William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White. You also drop the initial article in the title and any other needless words. The Elements of Style becomes Elements of Style. Drop the edition number and all publishing information, such as the publisher’s name. For articles, drop the journal title and volume.
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