What’S The Correct Apa Citation For Ebook Translated Works?

2025-07-07 19:26:22 70

3 Answers

Adam
Adam
2025-07-09 10:32:17
I've been working on my thesis and had to cite a bunch of translated ebooks, so I figured out the APA format through trial and error. For a translated ebook, you list the author first, then the publication year in parentheses, followed by the title of the book in italics. After that, include the translator's name in parentheses with 'Trans.' before it, and the original work's publication year if needed. Finish with the publisher and DOI or URL if it's an ebook. For example: Murakami, H. (2005). 'Kafka on the shore' (J. Rubin, Trans.). Vintage Books. https://doi.org/xxxx. The key is making sure the translator gets credit and the format stays clean.
Valeria
Valeria
2025-07-08 19:17:15
As someone who juggles academic writing and a love for international literature, APA citations for translated ebooks can be tricky but follow a clear structure. Start with the author’s last name and initials, then the year of the translation in parentheses. The book title goes in italics, followed by the translator’s name in parentheses with 'Trans.'—don’t forget to include the original publication year if it’s relevant. For ebooks, add the publisher and a DOI or URL at the end.

For example: García Márquez, G. (2003). 'One hundred years of solitude' (G. Rabassa, Trans.). HarperCollins. https://www.xxxx.org. If the work was originally published much earlier, you might note it like this: Tolstoy, L. (2010). 'War and peace' (A. Briggs, Trans.; Original work published 1869). Penguin Classics. Always double-check the DOI or URL accuracy, as broken links frustrate readers.
Oscar
Oscar
2025-07-13 12:31:15
I recently helped a friend format their bibliography and learned a lot about APA citations for translated ebooks. The author’s name comes first, followed by the translation’s publication year. The title is italicized, and the translator’s name is listed in parentheses with 'Trans.' If the original work was published earlier, add 'Original work published' with the year. For ebooks, include the publisher and a stable link or DOI.

Example: Dostoevsky, F. (2008). 'The brothers Karamazov' (R. Pevear & L. Volokhonsky, Trans.; Original work published 1880). Farrar, Straus and Giroux. https://doi.org/xxxx. It’s straightforward once you break it down: author, date, title, translator, and source. Keeping this order ensures clarity and proper credit to both the author and translator.
View All Answers
Scan code to download App

Related Books

Life Works in Mysterious Ways
Life Works in Mysterious Ways
Sophia Ivanov Loosing my mother at the age of 16, the only person out of my parents who showered me with love, being left behind with the person who hated me. I always thought it was because I was a girl but he never looked at my baby sister Lucy with the look of disgust on his face. He always had the look of adoration and affection in his eye's whenever he looked at my brother's and Lucy. At he age of 20, my wedding was ambushed by a mafia, my husband killed in between the crossfire and me being rushed to the hospital.Waking up in that hospital I wasn't the same giddy Sophia. I started training, getting better then my brother's. Papa giving me extra attention then my brother's, taking me on mission's with him. Papa never let my brothers go on mission's. That was our father and daughter time. Killing people in cold blood without any remorse. Years went past and my older brother Alessandro died. A nother person I held dearly to my heart being ripped away from me. That same year Papa stepped down as the Don of the Russian mafia, handing the responsibility over to me. Taking the Russian mafia to the next level, continuing papa's legacy but ten times better. I was worse then papa was and people feared me more then papa. I was a Ivanov, this was my destiny but as the years went past, mafia's got fearless because papa got old and they thought papa was still the Don. Mafia's who got bold enough, to threaten my family and my mafia. I took care of them one by one but what I never expected was to find out the truth about my family, about everything I thought I knew my whole life.
Not enough ratings
25 Chapters
What’s Mine, Stays Mine
What’s Mine, Stays Mine
Nick Carter was 1/5 member of a music group, and they were getting ready to head out on tour, with his soon to be fiancé Terri and with the security team; the one problem? The head of security was none other than his ex wife, Theresa Carter. What drama could possibly unfold with her, and their set of twins? After all, Theresa was over their divorce and knew that Terri was coming along; Theresa was over the fact that Terri was Nick’s mistress through the end of their marriage as well. But being security goes just beyond protecting the stars, it’s also protecting their image. And someone in their close knit group is doing illegal things. And with certain members already on the verge of losing their contract with their management, it’s up to Theresa to figure out who it is. But when the signs start to point to Nick's current fiancé , it looks more like Theresa is showing jealousy rather than doing her job. It probably didn’t help that Theresa had changed her style to try and seduce her ex husband back to her , and this was a point that everyone knew about, including Terri. As the tedious tour goes on, there are more than just drugs stirring up trouble with everyone. Nick was under the impression that Terri adored his kids, yet the more he’s around her and his kids at the same time, the more he’s seeing traits he does not like with Terri; would that be the end for him and her? And the more he questions, the more the sight of his ex wife is filling him with happiness and a longing that he thought was long gone since their significant loss and heartache. Could Theresa really claim what’s hers, stays hers?
7
84 Chapters
What’s Mine Is Hers
What’s Mine Is Hers
In the third year of my marriage, I endure a full day of painful labor to give birth to my first child. However, my husband steals the baby to give to his true love. I try my damnedest to stop him, but all I get is a barrage of insults. "It's just a baby! I'm the one who planted the seed, so I get to decide who gets the fruit!" I'm overwhelmed by grief as I watch my husband leave. However, he shares a happy post on his social media. "Mother and daughter are safe." His true love comments, "Thank you for giving me a child, Jaspie. I'll be the happiest woman in the world with you two by my side." Clueless friends bless them and wish them well. I silently comment, "Give me back my child." All I get is another round of insults. Then, I'm blocked. I don't want to endure this anymore. I hire a lawyer to draft divorce papers before making a police report. "Officer, I want to report my husband for child trafficking."
12 Chapters
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me
Jack Spencer used to be someone else. Someone older, someone hardened, someone who made the mistake of trusting the wrong people—and paid for it with his life. Now, he’s in a different body, staring at a future that doesn’t belong to him. He should be grateful for this second chance. He should want to start over. But how do you move forward when every part of you is still trapped in the past? How do you live when you already died once? Jack tells himself he doesn’t need friends. He doesn’t need love. He doesn’t need anything but distance. But the more he pushes people away, the more they insist on seeing the person he refuses to be. And when the remnants of his past begin creeping into his new life, Jack has to decide: Is he doomed to repeat the same mistakes, or can he finally break free from the dead-end path that refuses to let him go? (Trigger Warnings Included)
10
119 Chapters
What’s Wrong With My Art Coach?
What’s Wrong With My Art Coach?
He is my art coach. And he sucked my dick after our first lesson, obviously, I didn't know he was gay! Now, I have to accept that I am impossibly attracted to a man who is eleven years older than me and a relationship between us could never be possible….or? ~~~    “Do you regularly do this with men you meet for the first time?” Min-a asked, his eyes still appearing a little dilated.    “If you mean giving them a ride in my Mustang? No, I don’t do that.” Seung-ho replied, sounding serious. He glanced at Min-a to see a frown knitting his eyebrows close, and he chuckled. “If it would make you less grumpy, sucking your dick bruised my jaw. So, I don’t think I would be giving free blow jobs to any other man I meet in the near future…”  ~~~~ 22-year-old Model influencer, Korea's number one bad boy, Seo Min-a, has everything a boy could want: great looks, amazing talent, the only son of a billionaire family, millions of followers, and fangirls at his feet. Min-a’s quest to help his sister sign a contract with the defiant artist Kwan Seung-ho, who was a much older man leads him to a brilliant art coach who challenges his understanding of love and identity. Could they really be a couple in a society where being gay is seen as condemnable? What Epic Love Story will they write?
10
78 Chapters
POISONED AFFAIRS. (Do Not Touch What’s Mine)
POISONED AFFAIRS. (Do Not Touch What’s Mine)
A son who's held secret affairs with his father since he was a boy, a relationship that caused his mother's death and he was left in the dark about the true reason behind her death and also the death of his high school crush and first college lover. Both died mysteriously after meeting with his father and Selene Zephyrine. Blinded by his love and trust for his father he didn't see the truth. A wife who has dark sexual desires and in a relationship with her Half-brother. A stepson who would die to have the love of his step-dad in every way possible. Two young kids entangled in the whole mess. An aunt who saw the truth but afraid to utter a word since she's had a relationship and a secret son by a man whose son is married to her niece. A best friend and a hopeless lover who is also the secret son kept hidden by his mother after the discovery of a monster who goes by the name Williams Boyle. A teacher whose lust and dark desires lie with young boys she could manipulate and a student desperate for the love of a mother that he wouldn't mind getting his attention from the psycho teacher. A sister who is the biological daughter of her mother's secret lover. Who will unravel the truth and free this chaotic family? **** Love, lust, needs, confusion, lies, incestuous romance, forbidden, deception, deaths, conspiracy, murder, suspense, thriller, and secrets in this fun-filled dramatic novel. You're not ready...
10
44 Chapters

Related Questions

How To Write Apa Citation For Ebook With Edition Number?

3 Answers2025-07-07 18:18:11
I’ve had to cite ebooks in APA format for academic papers, and the edition number can trip you up if you don’t know the rules. Here’s how I do it: Start with the author’s last name and initials, followed by the publication year in parentheses. Then, add the title of the book in italics, capitalizing only the first word and proper nouns. Include the edition number in parentheses right after the title, like '3rd ed.' or 'Revised ed.' Next, specify the ebook format in square brackets, such as '[Kindle edition]' or '[PDF].' Finally, add the publisher name and DOI or URL if available. For example: Smith, J. (2020). 'The Art of Writing (2nd ed.)' [Kindle edition]. Penguin Books. https://doi.org/xxxx. It’s straightforward once you break it down, but double-check the publisher details—they matter.

Can I Use Shortened Titles In Apa Citation For Ebook?

3 Answers2025-07-07 16:31:44
As someone who's been writing academic papers for years, I can tell you that APA style is pretty strict about citations. For ebooks, you generally shouldn’t shorten the title unless it’s excessively long and cumbersome. The APA manual recommends using the full title to avoid confusion, especially since ebooks don’t have physical spines or covers that might abbreviate titles. If the title is something like 'The Complete Guide to Modern Psychological Theories,' you’d cite it as-is. However, if it’s a well-known series like 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,' you still wouldn’t shorten it. Always prioritize clarity over brevity in academic writing. One exception might be if the ebook itself uses a shortened title in its metadata or official references, but even then, it’s safer to stick with the full title unless your instructor or publisher specifies otherwise. I’ve seen cases where shortened titles led to confusion during peer review, so it’s better to err on the side of completeness.

Does Apa Citation For Ebook Require URL Or DOI?

3 Answers2025-07-07 12:12:56
I've been researching citation styles for my own writing, and APA format can be tricky with ebooks. From what I understand, if you're citing an ebook that's only available online, you should include the URL. But if it's a common ebook format like Kindle or EPUB that doesn't have a stable URL, you don't need to include one. DOIs are preferred when available because they don't change like URLs might. I always check the latest APA manual or Purdue OWL website when I'm unsure because citation rules do get updated periodically. The key is to provide enough information so readers can find the exact version you referenced.

How To Cite A Kindle Ebook In Apa Citation Format?

3 Answers2025-07-07 07:58:29
I've had to cite Kindle ebooks for my research projects, and APA format can be tricky if you're not familiar with it. The basic structure includes the author's last name, first initial, publication year in parentheses, title in italics, and the word 'Kindle edition' in square brackets. The publisher comes after. For example: Smith, J. (2020). 'The Digital Age' [Kindle edition]. Tech Publications. If there's a DOI, include it at the end. No DOI? Use the URL from where you bought the ebook. Make sure the title is sentence case—only the first word and proper nouns capitalized. This format keeps everything neat and professional.

How To Format Apa Citation For Ebook With Multiple Authors?

3 Answers2025-07-07 10:29:32
I've been writing research papers and essays for years, and APA citations can be tricky, especially with ebooks. For an ebook with multiple authors, the format follows the same structure as a print book but includes the DOI or URL. The basic format is: Last Name, First Initial., & Last Name, First Initial. (Year). 'Title of book in italics' (Edition if applicable). Publisher. DOI or URL. For example, Smith, J., & Doe, A. (2020). 'Digital Literacy in Modern Education' (2nd ed.). Academic Press. https://doi.org/xxxx. If there are more than two authors, list all of them separated by commas, using an ampersand before the last author. Always make sure the title is italicized and the DOI or URL is clickable if it's digital.

Is Publisher Name Needed In Apa Citation For Ebook?

3 Answers2025-07-07 10:08:31
I've been writing academic papers for years, and APA formatting can be tricky with ebooks. From my experience, the publisher's name is usually included in the citation, just like with print books. For example, if you're citing 'The Silent Patient' ebook, you'd list the publisher after the title. The only exception is when the publisher is the same as the author, like with self-published works. Even then, it's good practice to double-check the latest APA guidelines since they update every so often. Missing the publisher can make your citation look incomplete, especially in formal research.

Does Apa Citation For Ebook Change If It’S A PDF?

3 Answers2025-07-07 10:10:46
As someone who frequently cites sources for academic work, I’ve noticed that the APA citation format for an ebook doesn’t fundamentally change if it’s a PDF. The core elements—author, year, title, publisher—remain the same. The key difference lies in the retrieval information. For a PDF, you might include the URL or DOI if accessed online, or simply label it as a PDF file if it’s a downloaded document. For example, a PDF ebook from a library database would include the database name, while a standalone PDF might just note the file format. The focus is on providing enough detail for others to locate the source, whether it’s a digital or print version. One thing to remember is that if the PDF is a scanned version of a print book, you’d cite it as a regular book unless there’s a specific digital identifier like a DOI. Consistency in formatting is crucial, so always check the latest APA guidelines for细微差别.

Where To Find Apa Citation For Ebook With No Publication Date?

3 Answers2025-07-07 03:43:59
I’ve had to cite ebooks with missing dates before, and it’s frustrating when the info isn’t upfront. APA style handles this by using 'n.d.' for 'no date' in the reference. For example, if you’re citing 'The Silent Echo' as an ebook without a date, the citation would look like: Author, A. (n.d.). 'The Silent Echo'. Publisher. URL or DOI. Always check the ebook’s copyright page or metadata first—sometimes the date is hidden there. If it’s truly unavailable, 'n.d.' is your go-to. I double-checked this on the official APA Style website, and their guidelines are super clear about it. For extra certainty, tools like Zotero or Citation Machine can auto-format it correctly if you input 'n.d.' manually.
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status