Periodical Titles
General Rules.........................R16.3
Capitalization Rules.....................R8
Title in italics regardless of placement.
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Cite the full title as it appears on the title page in italics. Other general rules are given below:
Abbreviations/Omissions - Do not abbreviate words or omit articles in the title.
Capitalization - Capitalize words in a title, including the first word and any word that immediately follows a colon. Do not capitalize articles, conjunctions, or prepositions if four letters or fewer. (See Rule 8).
No abbreviation is appropriate for periodical titles. Cite title in full.
Words that are italicized in the original title should be written in regular typeface.
If the title is not in English, refer to Rule 20.2.2(b).