Republished Edited Chapter in Translation

• Hannah Berry (Ph.D.)
• Published on 09/23/2024
• Updated on04/14/2025

When citing a chapter in an edited book republished in translation, there are some APA requirements that must be adhered to in order to provide clarity and accuracy.

The American Psychological Association (APA) has a clear format for such citations, and it is not difficult for the readers to locate the source material while providing all the details concerning the translation, original publication, and editorial background.

STRUCTURE OF THE CITATION

All the following components have a designated role, and understanding their order and form is vital to constructing a proper reference entry.

• Chapter Author(s): Start with the primary author(s) of the chapter. If the chapter author happens to be an organization, employ the full name of the organization in place of individual author names. The organization name must be spelled out in full, without abbreviations, and at the beginning of the citation.
• Year of Republication: After the chapter author(s), put in parentheses the republication year of the translated work.
• Title of the Chapter: The chapter title comes after the year of republication. It is sentence case, hence only the first word of the title, the first word after a colon (if any), and proper nouns are capitalized. The title is not in italics.
• Translator Details: Immediately after the chapter title, enter the translator’s name in initials surname format.
• Editor Details: After the translator details, include the editor(s) of the book, preceded by the words “In.” Use “(Ed.)” for a single editor or “(Eds.)” for several editors.
• Title of the Book: The edited book title, which comes after the editor(s), should be in italic sentence case.
• Edition: If the book is not a first edition or a multi-volume set, give the edition and volume numbers after the title of the book.
• Page Range: The page numbers of the cited chapter should follow the edition and volume numbers, in brackets in the form “(pp. xx–xx).”
• Publisher(s): After the page range, give the publisher’s name. When the publishers are multiple, separate them with semicolons.
• Original Work Published: Following the publisher’s name, include the original year of publication of the work in parentheses to indicate whether it is the original or re-published work.
• DOI or URL: Include the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) at the end of the citation, where available. If there is no DOI, include the URL, especially if the work is online.

EXAMPLE CITATION

Verify Consistency in Author Names: Be sure the author names, if individuals or organizations, are spelled properly and consistently in your citations. Apply the same pattern of entry for all, particularly when citing several 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 date of publication, name of publisher, and details of the edition for correctness. Republished books may have subtle variations in titles or publication details, so it is best to cross-check these details from a trustworthy source. Format the DOI or URL Properly: If using a DOI or URL, have it formatted correctly. For DOIs, use the style “https://doi.org/XXXX” and not with a period. For URLs, have them link directly to the work being cited, and do not break the link over lines in your paper. Use Proper Punctuation and Formatting: Closely monitor punctuation and formatting used in your citation. Ensure that items like periods, commas, and parentheses are accurately positioned according to APA requirements. For example, use italics where necessary for book title and the correct format of page ranges without any extra spaces or format mistakes.