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If you need to cite a book chapter in APA style, remember to include the chapter author’s name in the introduction or parenthetical citation, along with the publication date and page number. Ensure your Reference page includes author, chapter title, editor, book title, page range, and publication details.
Steps for APA Citation
Making In-Text Citations
Include the author’s name in the quote introduction in APA format. Use the author’s last name and first initial, followed by a period. For example, “According to J. O’Neil and J. Egan, 'The gender-role journey metaphor provides a context for individuals to analyze their gender-role socialization and sexism in their lives' (1992, p. 111).” If you mention the author’s name in the quote intro, you don’t need to include it in the parenthetical in-text citation.
Tips for Parenthetical Citations in APA Style
Include the publication date and page number within parentheses in your in-text citation. If you didn’t mention the author’s last name in the quote intro, include it in the parentheses along with the date and page number. For multiple authors, follow specific formatting guidelines as mentioned in the examples.
Creating a Book Chapter Reference
Format the author(s) name(s) and publication date correctly. Use commas, ampersands, and ellipses as needed based on the number of authors. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word in the book chapter title and punctuate it appropriately.
Capitalizing Book Chapter Titles in APA Style
Provide Page Range
Include Publication Information
Alphabetize Book Chapter in References
Tips for Citing Book Chapters
When citing from a book, remember to cite the specific chapter rather than the entire book if that's the only part you're referencing.
