Use underlining, italics, or quotation marks for titles?

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WildThings
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I only knew the rules but didn't understand the proper concept behind it. This not only makes me understand the rule but will also allow me to easily remember the concept and follow it thoroughly. Thanks, Scott.
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I am new here and trying to understand the rules for capitalising the title. Do we capitalise all the words that are capitalised by the author of the book as they are seen on the book cover, or is there more to it?
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Should I use italics and quotation marks if I mention the title of a poem from a book of poetry I'm reviewing?

For instance: In the poem "King or Queen for a Day,"...
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I would use quotation marks for titles of short pieces of work and italics for book titles. It's not a guideline violation anymore, but it does make your writing look more polished.
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