How to Cite a Book Chapter in AMA 11th Edition

This guide explains how to format a book chapter citation in AMA 11th Edition. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a book chapter in AMA 11th Edition:

Template

Author(s). Title of chapter. In: Editor(s), ed(s). Title of Book. Edition. Publisher; Year:pages.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

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Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Garcia M. Cognitive behavioral interventions for anxiety. In: Thompson HL, Davis RJ, eds. *Handbook of Clinical Psychology*. 3rd ed. Oxford University Press; 2020:125-148.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the chapter author(s)
Write the chapter author's surname and initials (no full stops).
2
Write the chapter title
Use sentence case. Do not italicise or use quotation marks. End with a full stop.
3
Add the editor(s) and book title
Write 'In:' followed by the editor name(s) with 'ed' or 'eds' (no full stop). Then write the italicised book title in title case.
4
Include edition, publisher, and year
Add the edition if applicable, the publisher name, a semicolon, and the year.
5
Add page numbers
After the year, write a colon followed by the page range (no space, no 'pp.'). End with a full stop.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Forgetting to include 'In:' before the editor name(s).
Italicising the chapter title instead of the book title.
Using full stops after 'ed' or 'eds' (AMA omits them).
Using 'pp.' before page numbers (AMA does not use 'pp.' for chapters).
Adding a space before the page numbers after the colon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMA use 'Ed.' or 'ed' for editors?

AMA uses 'ed' (singular) or 'eds' (plural) without a full stop after the abbreviation. This is a distinctive feature of AMA style.

How are page numbers formatted in AMA book chapters?

Page numbers follow a colon directly after the year with no space: 2020:125-148. Do not use 'pp.' or 'p.' before the page numbers.

Do I italicise the chapter title in AMA?

No. Only the book title is italicised. The chapter title is written in sentence case without italics or quotation marks.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your book chapter:

Chapter author(s)
Year of publication
Chapter title
Editor(s)
Book title
Edition (if not the first)
Page range
Publisher
DOI or URL

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Step-by-Step Guide

Identify the chapter author(s)

Write the chapter author's surname and initials (no full stops).

Write the chapter title

Use sentence case. Do not italicise or use quotation marks. End with a full stop.

Add the editor(s) and book title

Write 'In:' followed by the editor name(s) with 'ed' or 'eds' (no full stop). Then write the italicised book title in title case.

Include edition, publisher, and year

Add the edition if applicable, the publisher name, a semicolon, and the year.

Add page numbers

After the year, write a colon followed by the page range (no space, no 'pp.'). End with a full stop.