Our information and examples are based on the MHRA Style Guide, 2020. It is set by the Modern Humanities Research Association.
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General Notes
- MHRA uses the footnote citation style of referencing
- A number in superscript is used in text to cite a work, and the full details of the work are available in the footnote at the end of the page
- The number in superscript should be placed at the end of a sentence after the punctuation
- The title of books and journals is always in italics
- All words in the title and subtitle are capitalized, except articles and prepositions
- If the book is not a first edition, place the edition number after the title of a book, e.g. Book Title, 3rd edn
- For multiple authors check the author layout table for footnote and bibliography format
- Check the sample bibliography for guidance on the complete list