MLA (Modern Language Association):
* In-text citation: (Author's Last Name Chapter Number). If you're citing a specific page within the chapter, include the page number(s) as well: (Author's Last Name Chapter Number, Page Number(s)).
* Works Cited entry:
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Chapter Title." *Book Title*, edited by Editor's Name(s), Publisher, Year, Page Numbers.
Example:
* In-text: (Smith 3, 15-17)
* Works Cited: Smith, John. "The History of Cheese." *A Culinary Journey Through Time*, edited by Jane Doe, Penguin Random House, 2023, pp. 10-25.
APA (American Psychological Association):
* In-text citation: (Author's Last Name, Year, Chapter Number). If citing specific page numbers, include them: (Author's Last Name, Year, p. Page Number).
* Reference entry:
Author's Last Name, F. I. (Year). Chapter title. In F. I. Editor's Last Name & S. I. Editor's Last Name (Eds.), *Book title* (pp. page range). Publisher.
Example:
* In-text: (Smith, 2023, Chapter 3) or (Smith, 2023, p. 45)
* Reference: Smith, J. (2023). The history of cheese. In J. Doe (Ed.), *A culinary journey through time* (pp. 10-25). Penguin Random House.
Chicago (Notes and Bibliography):
* Note: Author's Last Name, *Book Title*, ed. Editor's Name (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year), Chapter Number, Page Number(s).
* Bibliography: Author's Last Name, First Name. *Book Title*. Edited by Editor's Name. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.
Example:
* Note: 1. John Smith, *A Culinary Journey Through Time*, ed. Jane Doe (New York: Penguin Random House, 2023), chap. 3, 45-47.
* Bibliography: Smith, John. *A Culinary Journey Through Time*. Edited by Jane Doe. New York: Penguin Random House, 2023.
Important Considerations:
* Chapter Title: Always include the chapter title in your citation, enclosed in quotation marks.
* Editor: If the book has an editor, include their name(s) in the citation.
* Page Numbers: Include the page range for the chapter unless you only reference a specific page or few pages, in which case provide those specific page numbers.
* Publisher and Year: These are essential pieces of information for all citation styles.
* Consistency: Maintain consistency in your citation style throughout your work. Use a citation management tool or style guide to help ensure accuracy.
Remember to always consult the specific style guide for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Many universities and colleges have their own preferred variations of these styles. Using a citation management software like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote is highly recommended.