How to Cite a Book That Has Been Translated Using APA Format

Translated versions of foreign books allow you to broaden the scope of your academic research without the need for fluency in the original language of publication. When you cite a book that has been translated, the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" requires you to credit both the original author and the translator. Follow the standard APA style for books to complete the citation.

Instructions

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      Start the citation with the last name of the author followed by the first initial and middle initial, if there is one. For example, "Klein, E." For multiple authors, separate the names with commas and an ampersand; for example, "Jones, A. D., Smith, P., & White, J. B."

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      Enclose the date of publication for the translation in parentheses. For example, "(2005)."

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      Give the English name of the book. Italicize the title and capitalize the first word, proper nouns and any word after a colon. For example, "Chronos: How time shapes our universe."

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      Use parentheses around the name of the translator and indicate his role. For example, "(G. Burney, Trans.)." If there are multiple translators, use the format for multiple authors but give the initials before the last names.

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      State the publisher's location and name. Use the city name and two-letter state abbreviation for the location. For example, "New York, NY: Thunder's Mouth Press."

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      Give the original date of publication for the book in parentheses. For example, "(Original work published 2003)."

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