Example 1: A book with one author
Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
Example (with a DOI):
Smith, J. (2023). *The psychology of learning*. Routledge. https://doi.org/xxxxxxxxx
Example (without a DOI):
Jones, M. (2022). *Understanding human behavior*. Oxford University Press.
Example 2: A book with two authors
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
Example:
Brown, S., & Miller, K. (2021). *Effective communication strategies*. Sage Publications.
Example 3: A book with three or more authors
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher. (List all authors up to 20; after that, use et al.)
Example:
Garcia, R., Rodriguez, L., Martinez, M., & Davis, J. (2020). *Advanced statistical methods*. Pearson.
Example 4: Edited Book
Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
Example:
Smith, J. (Ed.). (2024). *Theories of motivation*. Cambridge University Press.
Example 5: Chapter in an Edited Book
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor & B. B. Editor (Eds.), *Title of book* (pp. pages). Publisher.
Example:
Johnson, D. (2023). The impact of social media on adolescent development. In L. Brown & M. Green (Eds.), *Adolescent psychology in the digital age* (pp. 123-145). Springer.
Important Considerations:
* Italics: Book titles are italicized.
* Capitalization: Capitalize only the first word of the title and subtitle, and proper nouns.
* Publisher: Include the publisher's name, not just an abbreviation.
* DOI: If available, include the Digital Object Identifier (DOI). This is preferred over URLs.
* Page numbers: For chapters in edited books, include the page range.
* Edition: If it's not the first edition, include the edition number (e.g., 2nd ed.).
Remember to consult the official APA 7th edition manual for the most accurate and comprehensive guidance. These examples provide a general overview. Specific formatting details may vary depending on the exact nature of your source.