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APA Style Guide: 7th Edition

eBook from Website or Library Database, with DOI

TEMPLATE:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of book in sentence case and italics: Capitalize first word of subtitle (Edition information, if available). Publisher. https://www.doi.org/xxx

 

EXAMPLE:

Tan, Z. (2014). Air pollution and greenhouse gases: From basic concepts to engineering applications for air emission control. Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-212-8

Notes:

  • Author, A. A. = Author's surname followed by first and middle initials, when available.
  • If no date is visible, use the abbreviations n.d.
  • Provide surnames and initials for up to and including 20 authors.
  • When there are two to 20 authors, use an ampersand (&) before the final author's name.
  • When there are 21 or more authors, include the first 19 authors' names, insert an ellipsis (...), and then add the final author's name.
  • Format the DOI to adhere to the most current standards: https://doi.org/xxx

Examples of formatting an in-text citation for this item are outlined below:

Reference Information

Tan, Z. (2014). Air pollution and greenhouse gases: From basic concepts to engineering applications for air emission control. Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978/981/287/212-8

In-text Citation Guidelines

Examples                                                                                                           

1.

Parenthetical citation example

 

 

Consider this a paraphrased sentence (Tan, 2014).   

2.

Narrative citation example

 

According to Tan (2014), "consider this a direct quote" (p. 78).

Remember, in-text citation formatting may change depending on a number of factors.

See Number of Authors, Publication Date, and Page/Paragraph Number or Heading for more information.