What are some general guidelines for the citing of books?
(A) Names are listed last name, then initials of first and middle, if an author is given. If there is more than one author, separate the names with a comma, and use an ampersand (&) before the last authors name. (Smith, J, Smith, H. & Smith, B.) If the authors of the book are editors, use Ed. following the name of one editor, and Eds. following the names of more than one editor. Capitalize the first word in titles and subtitles, and any other proper nouns. Any other words in the title are left lowercase. The place of publication should include the city name and the two letter state abbreviation, unless it is a major city everyone knows. Example: Less Known: Center City, MN: (followed by publisher) Example: Well Known: New York: (followed by publisher) If there is more than one city as the area of publication, use only the first one listed. Book titles are in italics. Don’t forget to use the hanging indent. Don’t forget to double space the entries. Note: All of the following examples ar
