How to Cite a ISBN
By: Gcite Citation Team | March 19, 2024
✍ Create a citation for a ISBN using List or Essay citations.
What is a ISBN and where are they located?
An International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique numeric commercial book identifier that helps to accurately identify books and simplify their distribution. An ISBN is specific to a book's edition, format, and publisher.
Pro Tips for Citing a ISBN
- 📚 Use the ISBN for precise book identification.
- Each version of a book (hardcover, paperback, e-book) has a different ISBN.
- Using the ISBN ensures you cite the exact version of the book you used.
- 🔍 Locate the ISBN on the book.
- ISBNs are typically found on the back cover, near the barcode, or on the copyright page inside the book.
- E-books often list the ISBNs near the top of the webpage or product description online.
- ✅ Verify the ISBN for accuracy.
- Mistakes in the ISBN can lead to citing the wrong book edition or format.
- Double-check the ISBN against official databases or the publisher's website.
- 💡 Understand ISBN formats.
- ISBNs come in 10 or 13-digit formats, with the 13-digit format being used internationally since 2007.
- The 13-digit ISBN starts with 978 or 979 and includes a check digit for validation.
Gcite's Metrics for ISBNs
trustworthiness:
ISBNs are universally recognized and provide a high level of trust in book identification.ease To Cite:
With an ISBN, Gcite can automatically retrieve and format all necessary citation details.popularity:
Books represent a significant, though smaller, fraction of sources cited on Gcite compared to webpages.*** These metrics are not based on statistics and are subjective measurements.***