Punctuating Titles

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What is the correct way to punctuate a magazine title?

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Magazine titles should be italicized, e.g., *Scuba News*.

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How should a CD title be punctuated?

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CD titles should be italicized, e.g., *A Hard Day's Night*.

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What is the correct punctuation for a DVD (movie) title?

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DVD titles should be italicized, e.g., *Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest*.

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How do you punctuate a short essay title?

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Short essay titles should be in quotation marks, e.g., "Why I Believe in America".

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What is the correct way to punctuate a book title?

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Book titles should be italicized, e.g., *Herbs for Everyday Use*.

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When should you use quotation marks for titles?

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Use quotation marks for shorter works like essays, articles, or songs.

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What is the difference between italicizing and using quotation marks for titles?

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Italicizing is for longer works (books, movies), while quotation marks are for shorter works (articles, essays).

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Can you give an example of a title that should be italicized?

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*The Great Gatsby* is an example of a title that should be italicized.

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Can you give an example of a title that should be in quotation marks?

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"The Road Not Taken" is an example of a title that should be in quotation marks.

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What is the rule for punctuating titles of plays?

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Titles of plays should be italicized, e.g., *Romeo and Juliet*.