How to Cite a Book Chapter in IEEE

This guide explains how to format a book chapter citation in IEEE. 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 IEEE:

Template

[1] A. A. Author, "Title of chapter," in Title of Book, Edition, A. B. Editor, Ed. Place: Publisher, Year, pp. page range.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

[1]

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

[1] M. Garcia, "Cognitive behavioral interventions for anxiety," in Handbook of Clinical Psychology, 3rd ed., H. L. Thompson and R. J. Davis, Eds. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 2020, pp. 125--148.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Assign a reference number
Use the next sequential number in square brackets.
2
List the chapter author(s)
Write the chapter author(s) as initials followed by surname.
3
Write the chapter title
Place the chapter title in double quotation marks using sentence case. End with a comma inside the closing quotation mark.
4
Add the book title and editor(s)
Write 'in' followed by the italicised book title (title case), the edition if applicable, and the editor name(s) with 'Ed.' or 'Eds.'
5
Include place, publisher, year, and pages
Add the city and country, publisher, year, and 'pp.' with the page range. End with a full stop.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not placing the chapter title in quotation marks.
Italicising the chapter title instead of the book title.
Forgetting to include 'in' before the book title.
Omitting 'Ed.' or 'Eds.' after the editor name(s).
Not including the page range of the chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I format the editor's name in IEEE?

Write the editor's initials and surname followed by 'Ed.' (one editor) or 'Eds.' (multiple editors). For example: H. L. Thompson and R. J. Davis, Eds.

Do I use sentence case or title case for the chapter title?

Use sentence case for the chapter title (in quotation marks). Use title case for the book title (in italics). This distinction is important in IEEE.

Where does the edition go in an IEEE book chapter citation?

The edition (e.g., '3rd ed.') appears after the book title and before the editor's name.

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

Assign a reference number

Use the next sequential number in square brackets.

List the chapter author(s)

Write the chapter author(s) as initials followed by surname.

Write the chapter title

Place the chapter title in double quotation marks using sentence case. End with a comma inside the closing quotation mark.

Add the book title and editor(s)

Write 'in' followed by the italicised book title (title case), the edition if applicable, and the editor name(s) with 'Ed.' or 'Eds.'

Include place, publisher, year, and pages

Add the city and country, publisher, year, and 'pp.' with the page range. End with a full stop.