The information compiled here is taken directly from these two publications. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers . Modern Language Association, 1999. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association . When doing research, you must use a standard citation format to identify the information you have used and give credit to its creator.
Consistency is crucial.
The title should be either underlined or italicized. A period and two spaces follow each element. Additional elements such as number of volumes or edition numbers might be required. A Book by a Single Author Steinbeck, John. The Grapes of Wrath .