Citing a Book With Editors in MLA 8th Edition

Vilma_wiitala

This discussion will focus on the proper way to cite a book with editors only and using a chapter in MLA 8th edition. We will discuss the correct format to use, as well as any other necessary information needed to properly cite the book. We will also discuss any potential problems that may arise when citing a book with editors only and using a chapter in MLA 8th edition.

redostrich605

For a book with only editors and being cited chapter, MLA 8th Edition formatting for both in-text and Works Cited list is as follows:

In-Text Citation:

(Editor Surname(s) ed(s) xx–xx).

Works Cited List Entry:

Editor Surname(s), editor(s). Title of Book. Publisher Name, Year of Publication.

For example, if the the book is titled Motivation in Education and the editors are Anderson, Dooley and Kent, the citation will look like this:

(Anderson et al. eds. xx-xx)

Anderson, Allen, Dooley, Jane and Kent, Roderick, editors. Motivation in Education. Wiley & Sons, 2012.

For more information on citing books with editors in MLA 8th Edition, please see Purdue OWL's guide on formatting book citations: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_general_format.html

Alessia893

When citing a chapter from a book that has editors in MLA 8th Edition, there are a few steps you need to follow to ensure that your citations are accurate, clear, and complete. Here's how to cite a book with editors only and using a chapter in MLA 8th:

Step 1: Identify the basic information about the book.

To cite a book with editors, you'll need to gather some key information about the book. This includes the names of the editors, the title of the book, the publisher, and the year of publication.

Step 2: Identify the chapter you want to cite.

You will also need to know the specific chapter you want to cite, including the title of the chapter and the author's name.

Step 3: Determine the type of book you are citing.

Different types of books require different citation formats. In the case of a book with editors, you will need to determine whether it is an edited volume or an authored volume. An edited volume is a book that has been compiled by one or more editors and includes chapters written by several different authors. An authored volume, on the other hand, is a book that has been written entirely by one or more authors.

Step 4: Create the citation.

Once you have identified the basic information about the book and the chapter you want to cite, you can create the citation. Here is an example of how to cite a chapter from an edited volume in MLA 8th:

Editor(s) Last Name, First Name(s), editor(s). Title of Book. Publisher, Publication Year.

LastName, FirstName. "Title of Chapter." Title of Book, edited by Editor(s) First Name Last Name, Publisher, Publication Year, Page Range of Chapter.

For example:

Smith, Jane. "The Evolution of Early Humans." The New Oxford History of the World, edited by John Doe and Jane Doe, Oxford University Press, 2020, pp. 75-98.

In this example, Jane Smith is the author of the chapter "The Evolution of Early Humans" which appears in the edited volume The New Oxford History of the World. The editors of the book are John Doe and Jane Doe, and the publisher is Oxford University Press. The chapter starts on page 75 and ends on page 98 of the book.

Overall, citing a chapter from an edited volume in MLA 8th requires careful attention to detail and an understanding of the different elements that go into a book citation. By following these steps, you can create accurate and complete citations that will help you give credit to the authors and editors of the books you are citing.