How to Cite a Book Chapter in APA, MLA, and Chicago (Edited Collect...
Learn how to cite a book chapter in APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, and Chicago style. Includes format templates, in-text citation examples, and expert tips.
The Pain Point of Citing Chapters in Edited Collections
Citing a chapter from an edited book is often frustrating. You must carefully attribute the specific chapter’s author while also giving credit to the book’s overall editors. Misplacing a name or skipping a page range can lead to lost marks or accusations of sloppy research. Trying to memorize whether the editor’s name comes before or after the book title in each format is a common struggle.
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Edited Collection Citations: Format Comparison
| Format | Citation Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| APA (7th ed.) | Chapter Author(s). (Year). Chapter title. In Editor(s) (Ed. or Eds.), Book title (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. | Smith, J. (2020). The origins of art. In P. Jones (Ed.), Modern art history (pp. 45–60). Academic Press. |
| MLA (9th ed.) | Chapter Author(s). “Chapter Title.” Book Title, edited by Editor(s), Publisher, Year, pp. xx–xx. | Smith, John. “The Origins of Art.” Modern Art History, edited by Peter Jones, Academic Press, 2020, pp. 45–60. |
| Chicago (17th ed., Notes & Bib) | Chapter Author(s). “Chapter Title.” In Book Title, edited by Editor(s), xx–xx. City: Publisher, Year. | Smith, John. “The Origins of Art.” In Modern Art History, edited by Peter Jones, 45–60. New York: Academic Press, 2020. |
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