Write the author’s last name, then a comma, then the first name followed by a period. Example: Smith, John. Two authors are listed with the second author’s name in first name, last name format followed by a period. The authors’ names should be separated by a comma. If three or more authors, list the first in last name, first name format followed by et al and a period. Omit the author name for books with no author. For books prepared (edited) by someone other than the author, include the editor’s name after the title. Example: Jane Eyre. Ed. John, Smith. To list multiple books for one author, substitute three hyphens and a period for the author’s name after the first entry.
Write the title of the book exactly as seen on the title page, italicizing the entire title and following with a period.. If the book is an edition, include the edition number after the title. Example: Jane Eyre. 3rd ed. If it is a translation, include the translator’s name after the title. Example: Anna Karenina. Trans. John Smith.
Write the place of publication (city, state) and follow with a colon. Use just the city name if it is well known and unambiguous.
Write the publishing company, omitting words like press, publisher and inc., and follow with a comma.
Write the copyright year followed by a period and then the type of publication (print, online, etc.) followed by a period. If the book is a reprint but not a new edition, include the original copyright year after the title, followed by a period.