Republished Edited Chapter in Translation

• Hannah Berry (Ph.D.)
• Published on 09/23/2024

When citing a chapter from an edited book that has been republished in translation, it is important to follow specific APA guidelines to ensure clarity and precision.

The American Psychological Association (APA) has a well-established format for such citations, which helps readers easily locate the source material while providing all necessary details about the translation, original publication, and editorial context.

STRUCTURE OF THE CITATION

Each of the following components serves a particular purpose, and understanding their order and format is key to constructing an accurate reference entry.

• Chapter Author(s): List the primary author(s) of the chapter first. If the chapter author is an organization, use the organization’s full name in place of individual author names. The organization’s name should be written out completely, without abbreviations, and positioned at the beginning of the citation.
• Year of Republication: After the chapter author(s), include the year the translated version was republished in parentheses.
• Title of the Chapter: The chapter title comes after the year of republication. It should be in sentence case, meaning only the first word of the title, the first word after a colon (if applicable), and proper nouns are capitalized. The title is not italicized.
• Translator Details: After the chapter title, provide the translator’s name in the format of initials followed by the surname.
• Editor Details: Following the translator information, list the editor(s) of the book, introduced with the word “In.” Use the abbreviation “(Ed.)” for one editor or “(Eds.)” for multiple editors.
• Title of the Book: The title of the edited book, which follows the editor(s), should be italicized and written in sentence case.
• Edition: If the book is not the first edition or part of a multi-volume series, include the edition and volume number after the book title.
• Page Range: The page numbers for the cited chapter should be placed after the edition and volume details, enclosed in parentheses. Use the format “(pp. xx–xx)”.
• Publisher(s): After the page range, list the name of the publisher. If there are multiple publishers, separate them with semicolons.
• Original Work Published: Following the publisher’s name, indicate the original publication year of the work in parentheses to differentiate between the original and republished versions.
• DOI or URL: If available, provide the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) at the end of the citation. If there is no DOI, include the URL, especially if the work is accessible online.

EXAMPLE CITATION

Check for Consistency in Author Names: Ensure that the author names, whether individuals or organizations, are spelled correctly and consistently throughout your citations. Use the same format for all entries, especially when citing multiple works by the same author(s) or organization. Use Accurate Translators’ Names: If the chapter has been translated by multiple translators, make sure to include only the name of the translator for the specific chapter being cited. If there are different translators for various chapters in the same book, list each one accordingly to avoid confusion. Verify the Publication Details: Double-check the publication year, publisher name, and edition details for accuracy. Sometimes, republished works may have slight variations in titles or publication information, so it’s important to confirm these details against a reliable source. Format the DOI or URL Correctly: If including a DOI or URL, ensure it is presented in the correct format. For DOIs, use the format “https://doi.org/XXXX” without a period at the end. For URLs, ensure they lead directly to the cited work, and avoid breaking the link across lines in your document. Use Accurate Punctuation and Formatting: Pay close attention to punctuation and formatting throughout your citation. Ensure that elements like periods, commas, and parentheses are correctly placed according to APA guidelines. For example, use italics appropriately for book titles and follow the correct structure for page ranges, ensuring that there are no unnecessary spaces or errors in formatting.