How to Cite a Book Chapter in Elsevier Harvard (current)
Learn how to cite chapters and essays in edited books in Elsevier Harvard format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Elsevier Harvard Reference List Format
Here is the standard Elsevier Harvard format for citing a book chapter in your reference list:
Elsevier Harvard Example for a Book Chapter
A complete Elsevier Harvard reference for a book chapter, formatted by the official Elsevier Harvard CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Kowalski, A., 2021. Teaching citation as a habit of mind, in: Reyes, S., Kim, J. (Eds.), Handbook of Writing Instruction. Academic Press, Boston, pp. 203–221.
Matching in-text citation: (Kowalski, 2021)
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 Elsevier Harvard (current) 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 Elsevier Harvard 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: elsevier-harvard.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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a book chapter in Elsevier Harvard?
- To cite a book chapter in Elsevier Harvard (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the Elsevier Harvard format for a book chapter citation?
- The Elsevier Harvard format for a book chapter is: Kowalski, A., 2021. Teaching citation as a habit of mind, in: Reyes, S., Kim, J. (Eds.), Handbook of Writing Instruction. Academic Press, Boston, pp. 203–221.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a book chapter in Elsevier Harvard?
- In Elsevier Harvard, the in-text citation for the example above is (Kowalski, 2021)
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