How to Cite a Book Chapter in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite chapters and essays in edited books in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing a book chapter in your reference list:
Author AA. Title of chapter. In: Editor AA, ed. Title of Book. Edition. City, State: Publisher; Year:xx-xx.
AMA Example for a Book Chapter
A complete AMA reference for a book chapter, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Kowalski A. Teaching citation as a habit of mind. In: Reyes S, Kim J, eds. Handbook of Writing Instruction. 2nd ed. Academic Press; 2021:203-221.
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
Chapter Author1 argues that...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Name the chapter author and title, then "In:" the editor(s) followed by "ed." or "eds."
- Italicize the book title; include the edition if not the first.
- End with city, state, publisher, year, and the chapter page range (Year:xx-xx).
- References are numbered in order of first citation.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your book chapter.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.
CSL style record: ama.csl
Metadata to collect
- chapter author
- chapter title
- book editor
- book title
- edition
- publisher and year
- chapter page range
- DOI
Common metadata traps
- Cite the chapter author, not the book editor, as the author of the entry.
- Give the full page range of the chapter, not only the pages you quoted.
Editorial sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a book chapter in AMA?
- To cite a book chapter in AMA (11th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the AMA format for a book chapter citation?
- The AMA format for a book chapter is: Author AA. Title of chapter. In: Editor AA, ed. Title of Book. Edition. City, State: Publisher; Year:xx-xx.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a book chapter in AMA?
- In AMA, the in-text citation for the example above is 1
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