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AMA (11th ed.) Style Guide

An introductory guide to creating end-of-paper references in accordance with the 11th edition of the AMA Manual of Style (2020).

Chapter in an Edited Book

See section 3.12 References to Books of the AMA Manual of Style for more information. 

Basic components for citing a chapter in an edited book are:

  • Author name(s).
  • Title of chapter.
  • In: Editor name(s), ed(s).
  • Title of Book.
  • Edition.
  • Publisher name.
  • Year of copyright.
  • Page numbers. 

For e-books, add the following:

  • Date of access.
  • URL

 

Citation example:

Carraro S, Anna Rapetti A. Female monasteries in Venice: religious dynamics and political power. In: Sabaté F, ed. Life and Religion in the Middle Ages. Cambridge Scholars Publishing; 2015:219-233. Accessed March 15, 2005. https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHhuYV9fMTA3NzQ3M19fQU41?sid=db51ba71-e13a-43a9-8c46-30c53655ba2a@redis&vid=18&format=EB&rid=451