How to Cite a Norton Anthology in APA

The Norton Anthology is a compilation of works in English literature. Often called "the canon," these works are classics that form the spine of English literature courses. The Norton Anthology includes primary pieces and secondary essays. Citing the Norton Anthology is an important tool for college students as this book is often used as a resource for courses. Citing Norton Anthology in APA format requires knowing key information about the essay or document you will reference.

Things You'll Need

  • Norton Anthology
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Instructions

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      Identify the author, title and year of the individual piece. Begin the citation by including the author's last name, a comma and then first name. Put the year of the anthology's publication in parentheses and follow with a period. Include the title of the piece and again follow with a period.

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      Include the anthology's editor. After the piece title, the next section of the citation should begin with "In." This indicator lets the reader know that the piece is part of an anthology. Next, include the editor's last name and a comma followed by the first name.

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      Identify the specific Norton Anthology. Norton anthologies exist for a number of time periods and with different publication dates. Include the specific title of the anthology in italics.

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      Cite the page numbers. Unlike MLA, which is more common in literature courses, APA style requires the inclusion of page numbers. Immediately following the anthology title add an opening parenthesis, "pp.," the page numbers and the closing parenthesis.

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      Reference the publication information. The Norton Anthology APA format reference should include the publication location and company just as any other book source. The most common Norton reference is "New York, NY: W. W. Norton." Include the city, a comma, the state's abbreviation, a colon and the publisher's name. If the portion you are using is a reprint, include parenthesis with "Original work published in" with the year. Close with a period.

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