1. Italicize the Title:
* Example: I just finished reading *Pride and Prejudice*.
2. Quotation Marks for Short Works:
* Use quotation marks for shorter works like poems, essays, articles, song titles, and short stories.
* Example: My favorite poem is "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe.
3. Special Considerations:
* Parts of a book: For chapters, sections, or specific parts of a book, use quotation marks.
* Example: The chapter "The Storm" in *Gone with the Wind* is my favorite.
4. No Punctuation After the Title:
* Do not use a comma or period after the title itself when it is followed by other information, like the author's name.
* Example: *The Lord of the Rings* by J.R.R. Tolkien is a classic fantasy novel.
5. Capitalization:
* Capitalize all major words in book titles.
* Example: *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*
6. Exceptions:
* Bible and other sacred texts: Titles are not italicized, but may be capitalized.
* Example: The Gospel of Matthew
* Technical/Scientific Publications: Use conventions specific to the field.
Remember: Consistency is key! Choose one method (italicizing or using quotation marks) and apply it throughout your writing.