I am writing a paper on documents influential to the American Constitution, and I was wondering how to format the title:
English Bill of Rights
into my thesis in APA.
Thanks!
According to Perdue OWL, "Titles of books and reports are italicized or underlined; titles of articles, chapters, and web pages are in quotation marks"
But I am having trouble figuring it out. . .
I don’t believe historical documents like this need to be italicized or underlined. Just make sure you have the capital letters in the right places, and you’ll be fine.
If the historical document is titled, the title should be in quotation marks.
I disagree. Do we put quotation marks around United States Constitution or Declaration of Independence every time we write those titles?
Thank you, Writeacher!
You're welcome!
To format the title of the "English Bill of Rights" in APA style, follow these guidelines:
1. Use "title case" for the title, capitalizing the first letter of each major word ("English," "Bill," "Rights").
2. Italicize the title, since it is a stand-alone document. Keep in mind that when handwritten, underlining can be used instead of italics.
3. In your thesis, introduce the title of the document within the text, followed by parentheses to indicate its source. For example:
According to the influential "English Bill of Rights" (1689), ...
4. Remember to provide the publication date of the document, in this case, 1689, within the parentheses.
Please note that the specific requirements of APA formatting may vary depending on your instructor or institution's guidelines, so it's always a good idea to consult the official APA Style Manual or check with your professor for any additional instructions or variations specific to your paper.