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How To Reference A Chapter In A Book Harvard Referencing?
2025-07-18 20:57:32
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Stella
2025-07-19 11:12:12
I’ve had to master Harvard referencing. To reference a chapter in a book, you need to include the author’s last name and initials, the year of publication, the chapter title in single quotation marks, the word 'In:', followed by the editor’s initials and last name (if applicable), the book title in italics, the edition (if not the first), the publisher, and the page range of the chapter. For example: Smith, J. (2020) 'The Art of Storytelling', In: Brown, A. (ed.) 'Modern Narratives', 2nd edn, Penguin, pp. 45-60. Always remember to italicize the book title and use single quotation marks for the chapter title. This format ensures clarity and consistency in academic writing.
If the book has multiple authors, list them all in the order they appear on the title page, separated by commas. For online books, include the DOI or URL at the end. It’s crucial to maintain this structure to avoid plagiarism and give proper credit to the original authors.
If the book has multiple authors, list them all in the order they appear on the title page, separated by commas. For online books, include the DOI or URL at the end. It’s crucial to maintain this structure to avoid plagiarism and give proper credit to the original authors.
Ian
2025-07-19 22:23:28
Referencing chapters in books using Harvard style is a skill I’ve refined over years of writing. The key is to focus on the details. Start with the chapter author’s surname and initials, followed by the year in parentheses. The chapter title goes in single quotes, then 'In:' and the editor’s name if it’s an edited volume. The book title is italicized, and you include the page range after the publisher. For example: Green, M. (2020) 'Sustainable Futures', In: White, P. (ed.) 'Environmental Studies', Routledge, pp. 89-104.
If the book is a single-author work, omit the editor part. For instance: Harris, L. (2021) 'Creative Writing', Bloomsbury, pp. 56-70. Always double-check the publisher’s name and the edition number if it’s not the first. Consistency is vital, so ensure every reference follows the same format.
For e-books, add the DOI or URL and the access date. Example: King, S. (2017) 'Horror Classics', In: Black, D. (ed.) 'Literary Genres', Penguin, pp. 120-135. Available at: https://doi.org/xxxx (Accessed: 10 July 2023). This meticulous approach guarantees accuracy and professionalism in your work.
If the book is a single-author work, omit the editor part. For instance: Harris, L. (2021) 'Creative Writing', Bloomsbury, pp. 56-70. Always double-check the publisher’s name and the edition number if it’s not the first. Consistency is vital, so ensure every reference follows the same format.
For e-books, add the DOI or URL and the access date. Example: King, S. (2017) 'Horror Classics', In: Black, D. (ed.) 'Literary Genres', Penguin, pp. 120-135. Available at: https://doi.org/xxxx (Accessed: 10 July 2023). This meticulous approach guarantees accuracy and professionalism in your work.
Alice
2025-07-20 10:23:25
Harvard referencing can seem daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature. When citing a chapter from an edited book, start with the author of the chapter, not the editor. The basic format is: Author Surname, Initial. (Year) 'Chapter Title', in Editor Surname, Initial. (ed.) 'Book Title', Edition (if not the first), Publisher, pp. Page Numbers. For instance, if you’re referencing a chapter by Jane Doe in a book edited by John Smith, it would look like this: Doe, J. (2018) 'The Power of Words', in Smith, J. (ed.) 'Linguistic Explorations', Oxford University Press, pp. 112-130.
If the book is a single author’s work without an editor, skip the 'In:' part and go straight to the book title. For example: Lee, K. (2019) 'The Science of Sleep', HarperCollins, pp. 78-92. Always check if your institution has specific variations of the Harvard style, as some details like punctuation or italics might differ.
Online chapters require additional details. Include the DOI or a stable URL if accessed electronically. For example: Brown, T. (2021) 'Digital Transformation', in Clark, R. (ed.) 'Tech Trends', Springer, pp. 34-50. Available at: https://doi.org/xxxx (Accessed: 15 June 2023). This ensures readers can locate the source easily.
If the book is a single author’s work without an editor, skip the 'In:' part and go straight to the book title. For example: Lee, K. (2019) 'The Science of Sleep', HarperCollins, pp. 78-92. Always check if your institution has specific variations of the Harvard style, as some details like punctuation or italics might differ.
Online chapters require additional details. Include the DOI or a stable URL if accessed electronically. For example: Brown, T. (2021) 'Digital Transformation', in Clark, R. (ed.) 'Tech Trends', Springer, pp. 34-50. Available at: https://doi.org/xxxx (Accessed: 15 June 2023). This ensures readers can locate the source easily.
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