To cite a book in APA style (7th edition), include the following elements in the reference list:
- Author's last name, initials.
- Year of publication in parentheses.
- Title of the book in italics, with only the first word of the title and subtitle capitalized.
- Edition information in parentheses if it is not the first edition (not italicized).
- Publisher name (do not include the location).
- DOI or URL if available (especially for e-books).
Basic format for a book citation:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book: Subtitle (Edition). Publisher. DOI or URL (if available)
Example:
Hasler, E. (2018). The built environment. Liverpool University Press.
In-text citation format:
- For a paraphrase: (Author, Year)
- For a direct quote: (Author, Year, p. Page number)
Example:
- Paraphrase: (Hasler, 2018)
- Quote: (Hasler, 2018, p. 107)
Notes:
- For multiple authors, list all authors up to 20; use "&" before the last author.
- For edited books, indicate editors with "(Ed.)" or "(Eds.)" after their names.
- For chapters in edited books, cite the chapter author and title first, then the editors and book title.
This guidance aligns with APA official style and university library recommendations
