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How to Cite a Book Chapter in Science (current)

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

Science Reference List Format

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

Science Example for a Book Chapter

A complete Science reference for a book chapter, formatted by the official Science CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

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

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