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How to Cite a Book Chapter in NLM (current)

Learn how to cite chapters and essays in edited books in NLM format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

NLM Reference List Format

Here is the standard NLM format for citing a book chapter in your reference list:

NLM Example for a Book Chapter

A complete NLM reference for a book chapter, formatted by the official NLM 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, editors. Handbook of Writing Instruction. 2nd ed. Boston: Academic Press; 2021. p. 203–221.

Matching in-text citation: [1]

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your book chapter.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the NLM (current) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match NLM 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: nlm.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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a book chapter in NLM?
To cite a book chapter in NLM (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the NLM format for a book chapter citation?
The NLM format for a book chapter is: [1] Kowalski A. Teaching citation as a habit of mind. In: Reyes S, Kim J, editors. Handbook of Writing Instruction. 2nd ed. Boston: Academic Press; 2021. p. 203–221.
What does the in-text citation look like for a book chapter in NLM?
In NLM, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]

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