APA Citation Guide - Encyclopedia

How to Cite a Encyclopedia in APA: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing encyclopedia entries in APA 7th edition format.

Citation Format

Author, A. A. (Year). Entry title. In Editor, A. A. (Ed.), Encyclopedia Name (Vol. Volume, pp. Pages). Publisher.

Example

Smith, J. A. (2023). Academic Writing. In Davis, R. M. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Research Methods (Vol. 2, pp. 45-60). Academic Press.

Important Notes

Include editor name
Specify volume number
Include page numbers
For online, add URL

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