Scenario 1: Chapter with a DOI
If the chapter has its own DOI (Digital Object Identifier), cite it like a journal article, focusing on the chapter's information:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), *Title of book* (pp. page range). Publisher. DOI
Example:
Smith, J. (2023). The impact of social media on political discourse. In J. Jones & K. Brown (Eds.), *Digital age politics* (pp. 120-145). Sage Publications. https://doi.org/xxxxxxxxx
Scenario 2: Chapter without a DOI
If the chapter doesn't have a DOI, you'll cite it like this:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), *Title of book* (pp. page range). Publisher.
Example:
Jones, M. (2022). Climate change and its effects on coastal communities. In R. Davis & L. Green (Eds.), *Environmental challenges of the 21st century* (pp. 21-48). Routledge.
Key elements to include:
* Author of the chapter: The person who wrote the chapter.
* Year of publication: The year the book was published.
* Title of the chapter: The chapter title.
* In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.): The editors of the book. Use "Ed." if there's only one editor.
* Title of book: The book's title (italicized).
* Page range: The pages the chapter covers.
* Publisher: The name of the publishing company.
* DOI or URL (if available): If a DOI is present, include it. If there is no DOI but a URL to the chapter, include that instead. If neither are available, omit.
Remember to always double-check the formatting guidelines for your specific publication or institution, as there might be minor variations. The APA style guide itself is the ultimate authority.