To cite a textbook in a reference entry in APA style 6th edition include the following elements.

How to reference a book in apa in text. Once you type your references on the reference page you will need to put in a hanging indent and double-space the entire reference list. After the first 19 authors names use an ellipsis in place of the remaining author names. Title of the book Translator s of the book Trans.

Simply include the books URL or DOI number at the end of the citation. Cite both authors for each use of reference. The in-text citation consists of author surname sfamily name s in the order that they appear on the actual publication followed by the year of publication of the source that you are citing.

Authors of book family name and initials use for multiple authors. Citing an E-book in APA online or digital book An e-book is considered a written work or composition that has been digitized and is readable through computers or e-readers Kindles iPadsnooks etc. Where the Wild Things Are Sendak 1963 is a depiction of a child coping with his anger towards his mom.

DOI or Web address - if available. Cite just the last name of the first author followed by et al and year for the first and all other citations. Title of book italicised.

Author s of the book. The basics of an in-text reference in APA. Heres how the above examples would be cited in in-text citations.

APA in-text citation style uses the authors last name and the year of publication for example. Authors of the textbook. One complete reference for each source should appear in the reference list at the end of the paper.