How do you cite a chapter in book research paper?

The way you cite a chapter in a book within a research paper depends on the citation style you're using (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago). Here's how to do it for the most common styles:

APA (7th Edition):

* In-text citation: (Author's Last Name, Year, p. Page Number(s))

*Example:* (Smith, 2023, p. 45)

* Reference List entry:

Author, A. A. (Year). Chapter title. In B. B. Editor & C. C. Editor (Eds.), *Book title* (pp. page range). Publisher.

*Example:*

Smith, J. (2023). The impact of social media. In A. Brown & K. Lee (Eds.), *Digital age dilemmas* (pp. 42-60). Oxford University Press.

MLA (9th Edition):

* In-text citation: (Author's Last Name Page Number)

*Example:* (Smith 45)

* Works Cited entry:

Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Chapter Title." *Book Title*, edited by Editor's Name, Publisher, Year, page range.

*Example:*

Smith, John. "The Impact of Social Media." *Digital Age Dilemmas*, edited by Anne Brown and Katherine Lee, Oxford University Press, 2023, pp. 42-60.

Chicago (17th Edition, Author-Date):

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

*Example:* (Smith 2023, 45)

* Bibliography entry:

Author, A. A. "Chapter Title." In *Book Title*, edited by B. B. Editor and C. C. Editor, pp. page range. Publisher, Year.

*Example:*

Smith, John. "The Impact of Social Media." In *Digital Age Dilemmas*, ed. Anne Brown and Katherine Lee, 42-60. Oxford University Press, 2023.

Chicago (17th Edition, Notes and Bibliography):

* In-text citation (footnote/endnote):

¹ John Smith, "The Impact of Social Media," in *Digital Age Dilemmas*, ed. Anne Brown and Katherine Lee (Oxford University Press, 2023), 45.

* Bibliography entry: (same as Author-Date style above)

Key things to remember:

* Consistency: Use the same citation style throughout your entire paper.

* Accuracy: Double-check all information (author names, titles, publication details, page numbers) for accuracy.

* Accessibility: Provide enough information so that a reader can easily locate the chapter.

* Style guides: Consult the most up-to-date style guide for your specific citation style for the most accurate and complete information. Many universities and colleges have online resources available.

Remember to replace the example information with the actual details from your source. If there are multiple editors, list them all. If there's no editor, omit that element from the citation.