Scenario 1: Author of the chapter is known and emphasized
If you're focusing on the chapter author's contribution, cite that author's name and year in the in-text citation. The full chapter title is not necessary in the in-text citation itself, but might be beneficial for clarity depending on the context.
* Example: (Smith, 2023) argued that... or Smith (2023) showed that...
* Then, in the References list: Smith, A. B. (2023). *Title of chapter*. In E. F. Editor & G. H. Editor (Eds.), *Title of book* (pp. xx-yy). Publisher.
Scenario 2: Chapter author is known but not emphasized; Editor(s) are emphasized
If the chapter author is less important to your point than the book's editor(s), cite the editor(s) and year instead. You would include the chapter author's name in the References section, but not the in-text citation.
* Example: The impact on children was significant (Editor A & Editor B, 2023).
* Then, in the References list: Smith, A. B. (2023). *Title of chapter*. In E. F. Editor & G. H. Editor (Eds.), *Title of book* (pp. xx-yy). Publisher.
Scenario 3: Chapter author is unknown
If the chapter author is unknown, cite the book editor(s) and year.
* Example: A recent study found... (Editors A & B, 2023).
* Then, in the References list: (If you're citing the chapter itself rather than just the book): *Title of chapter*. (2023). In E. F. Editor & G. H. Editor (Eds.), *Title of book* (pp. xx-yy). Publisher.
Key elements to remember for the References section:
* Author of Chapter (if known): Use the chapter author's last name and initials.
* Chapter Title: Italicize the chapter title.
* "In" and Editors: Use "In" followed by the editor(s) last name and initials, followed by (Eds.) for editors.
* Book Title: Italicize the book title.
* Page Numbers: Include the page range of the chapter.
* Publisher: Include the publisher's name.
Remember always to consult the latest edition of the *Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association* for the most current and precise guidelines.