How to cite chapter in a book apa 7th edition

Q: How do I cite a chapter from a book?

Chapter Author Last Name, Chapter Author First Name. Title of Chapter: Subtitle of Chapter. In Title of Book: Subtitle of Book, edited by Editor First Name Editor Last Name, startingpage-endingpage. Place of publication: Publisher, Year.

About Citing Books

For each type of source in this guide, both the general form and an example will be provided.

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About Citing Books
Subject Guide
Book chapter with 1 author
Book chapter with 2 authors
Book chapter with 3 or more authors
As cited in a book chapter
How do you cite a chapter in a book APA Style?
How do you cite a chapter in a book in APA 7th edition no editor?
How do I cite a chapter from a book?

The following format will be used:

In-Text Citation (Paraphrase) - entry that appears in the body of your paper when you express the ideas of a researcher or author using your own words. For more tips on paraphrasing check out The OWL at Purdue.

In-Text Citation (Quotation) - entry that appears in the body of your paper after a direct quote.

References - entry that appears at the end of your paper.

Information on citing and several of the examples were drawn from the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

Numbers in parentheses refer to specific pages in the manual.

General Format

In-Text Citation (Paraphrase):

(Author Surname [of Chapter or Article], Year)

In-Text Citation (Quotation):

(Author Surname [of Chapter or Article], Year, page number)

References (Quotation):

Author Surname [of Chapter or Article], First Initial. Second Initial. (Year). Article

or chapter title. In Editor First Initial. Second Initial. Surname (Ed.), Book title:

Subtitle (pp. page range of article or chapter). Publisher.

Example

In-Text Citation (Paraphrase):

(Lawrence & Dodds, 2003)

In-Text Citation (Quotation):

(Lawrence & Dodds, 2003, p. 526)

References:

Lawrence, J. A., & Dodds, A. E. (2003). Goal-directed activities and life-span

development. In J. Valsiner & K. Connolly (Eds.), Handbook of developmental

psychology (pp. 517-533). Sage Publications.

Subject Guide

Book chapter with 1 author

Reference elements

In-text citation

Format

Example

Paraphrase

(Chapter Author, Book Year)

Chapter Author (Book Year)

To aid communication ... (Kim, 2004).

Watson's (2018) research shows ...

Quote

(Chapter Author, Book Year, p. xx)

Chapter Author (Book Year) "..." (p. xx)

"To achieve a safe environment ... " (Ventress, 2017, p. 73).

Shirey (2014) states "when under pressure ... " (p. 866).

Reference

Book chapter from print book/ebook

Format is the same for print and electronic.

	Format	Example
No edition	Chapter Author, A. A. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher.	Kim, Y. Y. (2004). Adapting to a new culture: An integrative communication theory. In W. B. Gudykunst (Ed.), Theorising about intercultural communication (pp. 375-400). Routledge.
2nd or later edition	Chapter Author, A. A. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher.	Shirey, M. (2014). Managing competing priorities. In G. M. Magee (Ed.), Nursing management: Principles and practice (2nd ed., pp. 865-872). Oncology Nursing Society.

Note:

Books part of a series: Do not include series title, reference using same format as above.

Book chapter from ebook with DOI

A DOI can be added to the end of the reference if available. See ebook DOIs for more info.

	Format	Example
No edition	Chapter Author, A. A. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx	Ventress, N. (2017). Neglect in the early years. In S. Burton, & J. Reid (Eds.), Safeguarding and protecting children in the early years (pp. 72–91). Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315559551-5
2nd or later edition	Chapter Author, A. A. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx	Watson, J. (2018). Integrative nursing and caring science: Universals of human caring and healing. In M. Kreitzer, & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (2nd ed., pp. 20-28). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190851040.003.0002

Note:

Books part of a series: Do not include series title, reference using same format as above.

Book chapter with 2 authors

Reference elements

In-text citation

Format

Example

Paraphrase

(Chapter Author & Chapter Author, Book Year)

Chapter Author & Chapter Author (Book Year)

An effective strategy requires ... (Hopkins & Gill, 2017).

Ghai and Johri (2013) argue that ...

Quote

(Chapter Author and Chapter Author, Book Year, p. xx)

Chapter Author and Chapter Author (Book Year) "..." (p. xx)

"Using data ... " (Millani & Opeyo, 2013, p.145).

Clarke & Baylis (2010) say "change in practice ... " (p. 168).

Reference

Book chapter from print book/ebook

Format is the same for print and electronic.

	Format	Example
No edition	Chapter Author, A. A., & Chapter Author, B. B. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher.	Ghai, A., & Johri, R. (2013). Prenatal diagnosis: Where do we draw the line?. In K. Kannabiran (Ed.), Women and law: Critical feminist perspectives (pp. 240-263). SAGE Publishing.
2nd or later edition	Chapter Author, A. A., & Chapter Author, B. B. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher.	Milani, M., & Opeyo, A. (2013). What is a good school?: Using data to define measures of a school's success. In E. Gutsten, & B. Peterson (Eds.), Rethinking mathematics: Teaching social justice by the numbers (2nd ed., pp. 141-146). Rethinking Schools.

Note:

Books part of a series: Do not include series title, reference using same format as above.

Book chapter from ebook with DOI

A DOI can be added to the end of the reference if available. See ebook DOIs for more info.

	Format	Example
No edition	Chapter Author, A. A., & Chapter Author, B. B. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx	Clark, R. M., & Baylis, S. (2010). Early years professionals: Leading for change. In M. Reed, & N. Canning (Eds.), Reflective practice in the early years (pp. 156-171). SAGE Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446288924.n12
2nd or later edition	Chapter Author, A. A., & Chapter Author, B. B. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx	Hopkins, M., & Gill, M. (2017). Business, crime and crime prevention. In N. Tilley, & A. Sidebottom (Eds.), Handbook of crime prevention and community safety (2nd ed., pp. 373–393). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315724393-17

Note:

Books part of a series: Do not include series title, reference using same format as above.

Book chapter with 3 or more authors

Reference elements

In-text citation

Format

Example

Paraphrase

(Chapter Author et al., Book Year)

Chapter Author et al. (Book Year)

... is clearly demonstrated by the findings (Cormack et al., 2019).

Smit et al. (2019) also argue ...

Quote

(Chapter Author et al., Book Year, p. xx)

Chapter Author et al. (Book Year) "..." (p. xx)

"Improved education outcomes ... " (Ketchell et al., 2015, p. 89).

Dearing et al. (2014) add "family involvement... " (p. 227).

Reference

Book chapter from print book/ebook

Format is the same for print and electronic.

		Format	Example
3 - 20 authors List all authors.	No edition	Chapter Author, A. A., Chapter Author, B. B., & Chapter Author C. C. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher.	Dearing, E., Kreider, H., & Weiss, H. B. (2014). Increased family involvement in school predicts improved child-teacher relationships and feelings about school for low-income children. In W. Jeynes (Ed.), Family factors and the educational success of children (pp. 224-252). Routledge.
2nd or later edition	Chapter Author, A. A., Chapter Author, B. B., & Chapter Author C. C. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher.	Ketchell, J., Foster, S., David, N., & Savage, S. (2015). Tagai State College - navigating towards a successful future: A case study. In K. Price (Ed.), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education: An introduction for the teaching profession (2nd ed., pp. 83-101). Cambridge University Press.
21 or more authors List first 19 authors, then .... followed by last author.	No edition	Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author C. C., Author, D. D., Author, E. E., Author, F. F., Author, G. G., Author, H. H., Author, I. I., Author, J. J., Author, K. K., Author, L. L., Author, M. M., Author, N. N., Author, O. O., Author, P. P., Author, Q. Q., Author, R. R., Author, S. S., ... Author, Z. Z. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher.
2nd or later edition	Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author C. C., Author, D. D., Author, E. E., Author, F. F., Author, G. G., Author, H. H., Author, I. I., Author, J. J., Author, K. K., Author, L. L., Author, M. M., Author, N. N., Author, O. O., Author, P. P., Author, Q. Q., Author, R. R., Author, S. S., ... Author, Z. Z. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher.

Note:

Books part of a series: Do not include series title, reference using same format as above.

Book chapter from ebook with DOI

A DOI can be added to the end of the reference if available. See ebook DOIs for more info.

	Format	Example
3 - 20 authors List all authors.	No edition	Chapter Author, A. A., Chapter Author, B. B., & Chapter Author, C. C. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx	Smit, B., van Prooijen-Lander, M., & Melissen, F. (2019). Designing hospitality experiences. In F. Melissen, J.-P. van der Rest, S. Josephi, & R. Blomme (Eds.), Hospitality experience: An introduction to hospitality management (pp. 154-186). Routledge; Wolters-Noordhoff. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003023814-6
2nd or later edition	Chapter Author, A. A., Chapter Author, B. B., & Chapter Author, C. C. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx	Cormack, C., Mazanec, P., & Panke, J. T. (2019). Cultural considerations in palliative care. In B. R. Ferrell, & J. A. Paice (Eds.), Oxford textbook of palliative nursing (5th ed., pp. 469-482). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190862374.003.0037
21 or more authors List first 19 authors, then .... followed by last author.	No edition	Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author C. C., Author, D. D., Author, E. E., Author, F. F., Author, G. G., Author, H. H., Author, I. I., Author, J. J., Author, K. K., Author, L. L., Author, M. M., Author, N. N., Author, O. O., Author, P. P., Author, Q. Q., Author, R. R., Author, S. S., ... Author, Z. Z. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx
2nd or later edition	Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author C. C., Author, D. D., Author, E. E., Author, F. F., Author, G. G., Author, H. H., Author, I. I., Author, J. J., Author, K. K., Author, L. L., Author, M. M., Author, N. N., Author, O. O., Author, P. P., Author, Q. Q., Author, R. R., Author, S. S., ... Author, Z. Z. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx

Note:

Books part of a series: Do not include series title, reference using same format as above.

As cited in a book chapter

Sometimes authors quote other authors. This is referred to in APA style as a secondary source. Citations need to include both the original author and the secondary source author. In the reference list, you will need to cite only the secondary source in which you found the citation.

Reference elements

Reference the book in which you found the citation.

In-text citation

Format

Example

Paraphrase

(Original Author, Year, as cited in Chapter Author, Year)

Original Author (Year, as cited in Chapter Author, Year)

In the nursing profession ... (Brown, 2012, as cited in Cormack et al., 2019).

Smith (2010, as cited in Shirey, 2014) states that ...

Quote

(Original Author, Year, as cited in Chapter Author, Year, p. xx)

Original Author (Year, as cited in Chapter Author, Year) "..." (p. xx)

"The importance of child safety ... " (Jones, 2015, as cited in Ventress, 2017, p. 83).

Johnson (1998, as cited in Ghai & Johri, 2013) states that "to improve ... " (p. 241).

Note:

If the year of the original source is unknown/unavailable, leave it out of the citation: e.g. (Burke, as cited in Rover et al., 2015).

Reference

Reference the secondary source in which you found the citation.

Book chapter from print book/ebook

Format is the same for print and electronic.

	Format	Example
No edition	Chapter Author, A. A. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher.	Ghai, A., & Johri, R. (2013). Prenatal diagnosis: Where do we draw the line?. In K. Kannabiran (Ed.), Women and law: Critical feminist perspectives (pp. 240-263). SAGE Publishing.
2nd or later edition	Chapter Author, A. A. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher.	Shirey, M. (2014). Managing competing priorities. In G. M. Magee (Ed.), Nursing management: Principles and practice (2nd ed., pp. 865-872). Oncology Nursing Society.

Note:

Books part of a series: Do not include series title, reference using same format as above.

Book chapter from ebook with DOI

A DOI can be added to the end of the reference if available. See ebook DOIs for more info.

	Format	Example
No edition	Chapter Author, A. A. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx	Ventress, N. (2017). Neglect in the early years. In S. Burton, & J. Reid (Eds.), Safeguarding and protecting children in the early years (pp. 72–91). Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315559551-5
2nd or later edition	Chapter Author, A. A. (Book Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (ed., pp. x-x). Publisher. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx	Cormack, C., Mazanec, P., & Panke, J. T. (2019). Cultural considerations in palliative care. In B. R. Ferrell, & J. A. Paice (Eds.), Oxford textbook of palliative nursing (5th ed., pp. 469-482). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780190862374.003.0037

Note:

Books part of a series: Do not include series title, reference using same format as above.

How do you cite a chapter in a book APA Style?

Citing a Book Chapter: Print Version.

General Format:.

In-Text Citation (Paraphrase):.

(Author's Last Name of Chapter, year).

In-Text Citation (Direct Quote):.

(Author's Last Name of Chapter, year, page number).

References:.

Chapter Author's Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial. (Year). Chapter or article title. ... .

Examples:.

How do you cite a chapter in a book in APA 7th edition no editor?

it may be an organization or company, for example, Health Canada. These are called group or corporate authors. If a book has no author or editor, begin the citation with the book title, followed by the year of publication enclosed in parentheses.

How do I cite a chapter from a book?

Chapter Author Last Name, Chapter Author First Name. "Title of Chapter: Subtitle of Chapter." In Title of Book: Subtitle of Book, edited by Editor First Name Editor Last Name, startingpage-endingpage. Place of publication: Publisher, Year.

How to cite chapter in a book apa 7th edition

About Citing Books

Subject Guide

Book chapter with 1 author

Reference elements

In-text citation

Reference

Book chapter from print book/ebook

Note:

Book chapter from ebook with DOI

Note:

Book chapter with 2 authors

Reference elements

In-text citation

Reference

Book chapter from print book/ebook

Note:

Book chapter from ebook with DOI

Note:

Book chapter with 3 or more authors

Reference elements

In-text citation

Reference

Book chapter from print book/ebook

Note:

Book chapter from ebook with DOI

Note:

As cited in a book chapter

Reference elements

In-text citation

Note:

Reference

Book chapter from print book/ebook

Note:

Book chapter from ebook with DOI

Note:

How do you cite a chapter in a book APA Style?

How do you cite a chapter in a book in APA 7th edition no editor?

How do I cite a chapter from a book?

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