How to Cite a Book in American Chemical Society (ACS)
To cite a book in ACS, give the authors or editors surname first with initials, the book title in italics and title case, the edition, the publisher, the place, and the year in bold. For a chapter you add the chapter title and the editors of the whole volume.
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How to cite a book in ACS step by step
- List authors or editors. Give authors surname first with initials separated by semicolons, marking editors with Ed. or Eds.
- Italicize the book title. Put the full book title in italics and title case.
- State the edition. Add the edition after the title when it is not the first, for example 2nd ed.
- Name publisher and place. Give the publisher and the place of publication, which ACS retains for books.
- Bold the year. End with the year of publication in bold, matching the ACS treatment of dates.
- Add a chapter if needed. For a chapter, lead with the chapter authors and title, then In the italic book title, editors, publisher, place, year, and page range.
ACS book citation format
An ACS book reference runs authors, italic title, edition, publisher, place, bold year. For a chapter, the chapter title comes first, then In before the book title and its editors.
Common book citation variations
How do I cite a book chapter in ACS?
Start with the chapter authors and chapter title, then In, the italic book title, the editors, publisher, place, year, and the chapter page range.
Does ACS keep the place of publication for books?
Yes. Unlike its journal format, ACS retains the place of publication alongside the publisher for books.
How do I cite an edited book in ACS?
Put the editors in the author position followed by Eds., then the italic title, edition, publisher, place, and bold year.
How do I cite an e-book in ACS?
Cite it as a book, then add the DOI or URL and an accessed date so the electronic version can be located.
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Book citation FAQ
Is the year bold for ACS book citations too?
Yes. ACS sets the publication year in bold for books as it does for journal articles.
Is a book title italicized in ACS?
Yes. Book titles are italic and in title case, while article titles are plain.