How to Cite a Book in Council of Science Editors (CSE)
To cite a book in CSE name-year, list the authors or editors surname first with initials, the year, the book title in sentence case, the edition, then the place and publisher. A chapter adds the chapter title and the editors of the whole book with the page range.
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How to cite a book in CSE step by step
- List authors or editors. Give authors surname first with initials and no periods, marking editors with editor or editors.
- Put the year after the authors. Place the publication year directly after the author list.
- Give the book title. Enter the book title in sentence case with no italics.
- State the edition. Add the edition after the title when it is not the first.
- Give place and publisher. Name the place of publication and the publisher.
- Add a chapter if needed. For a chapter, give the chapter authors and year, the chapter title, then In the editors, book title, place, publisher, and page range.
CSE book citation format
A CSE name-year book reference runs authors, year, book title, edition, place, publisher. For a chapter the chapter title precedes In and the editors of the whole book, with a page range.
Common book citation variations
How do I cite a book chapter in CSE name-year?
Give the chapter authors and year, the chapter title, then In the editors, the book title, place, publisher, and the chapter page range.
How do I cite an edited book in CSE?
Put the editors in the author position marked editor or editors, then the year, title, place, and publisher.
How do I cite an e-book in CSE?
Cite it as a book, add a medium designator such as Internet, then the URL and the date accessed.
Is a book title italicized in CSE?
No. CSE keeps book titles in sentence case without italics, unlike many other styles.
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Book citation FAQ
Does CSE put the year right after the author for books?
Yes. In the name-year system the year follows the author for every source type, including books.
Does CSE need the place of publication for books?
Yes. CSE gives the place of publication along with the publisher.