How do you cite a page from book in APA format?

In APA style, you don't cite the page number directly *in* the in-text citation unless it's a direct quote. For paraphrases, you only need the author and year. For direct quotes, you add the page number.

For Paraphrases:

* In-text citation: (Author's Last Name, Year)

* Example: Research on adolescent development suggests that peer influence is a significant factor in shaping identity (Erikson, 1968).

For Direct Quotes:

* In-text citation: (Author's Last Name, Year, p. page number) If the page spans multiple pages, use "pp. page number-page number".

* Example: Erikson (1968) stated that "the adolescent's search for identity is a crucial stage of development" (p. 123).

Reference List Entry (always needed):

Regardless of whether you're paraphrasing or quoting, you *always* need a full reference list entry at the end of your paper. The format for a book is:

Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.

Example:

Erikson, E. H. (1968). *Identity: Youth and crisis*. W. W. Norton & Company.

Important Considerations:

* Multiple Authors: If there are two authors, list both last names in the in-text citation. For three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by "et al." in the in-text citation. The reference list entry needs all authors.

* Edition: If it's not the first edition, include the edition number in the reference list entry (e.g., 2nd ed.).

* DOI or URL: If available, include the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or URL in the reference list entry. DOIs are preferred.

Always consult the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for the most up-to-date and comprehensive guidelines.