How to Cite a Book Chapter in IEEE Citation Style
Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Citation Format
Basic Template
[#] Chapter Author(s), "Chapter Title," in Book Title, Edition, Ed. Editor Name. Place: Publisher, Month Year, ch. #, pp. page range.
Citation Components
Reference Number
Numbered [1], [2], etc.
Chapter Author
Initial(s). Last Name format.
Chapter Title
In quotation marks. Title Case.
Book Info
in Book Title, Ed. Editor, Place: Publisher
Chapter Info
ch. #, pp. page range.
Real-World Example
Example Source
1
W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele
Array Antennas
Antenna Theory and Design
3rd ed.
W. L. Stutzman
Hoboken, NJ
Wiley
July
2012
7
358-412
Formatted Citation
[1] W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele, "Array Antennas," in Antenna Theory and Design, 3rd ed., W. L. Stutzman, Ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, July 2012, ch. 7, pp. 358–412.
In-Text Citation
[1]
[1], [2]
Common Mistakes
Wrong:
[1] Stutzman, W. L. & Thiele, G. A. (2012). "Array Antennas." In: Antenna Theory and Design. Pp. 358-412.
Right:
[1] W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele, "Array Antennas," in Antenna Theory and Design, 3rd ed., W. L. Stutzman, Ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, July 2012, ch. 7, pp. 358–412.
Why: Use Initial(s). Last format, 'in' not 'In:', chapter title in quotation marks, include editor info with 'Ed.', and format publication info properly.
Wrong:
[1]. Stutzman and Thiele. Array Antennas Chapter. Antenna Theory. 2012. Pages 358-412.
Right:
[1] W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele, "Array Antennas," in Antenna Theory and Design, 3rd ed., W. L. Stutzman, Ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, July 2012, ch. 7, pp. 358–412.
Why: Include full chapter title in quotation marks, full book title, edition, editor designation, and Place: Publisher format.
Wrong:
[1] W. L. Stutzman et al., Array Antennas. Antenna Theory and Design. Wiley. 2012.
Right:
[1] W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele, "Array Antennas," in Antenna Theory and Design, 3rd ed., W. L. Stutzman, Ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, July 2012, ch. 7, pp. 358–412.
Why: List actual chapter authors, include chapter title in quotation marks, use 'in' format, and include complete publication info.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I format editor names? ▼
Use: Ed. Editor Last Name or Eds. for multiple editors.
Do I always need the chapter number? ▼
Include it if available (ch. #), but page range is more important.
What if the book chapter author is different from the editor? ▼
List chapter author first, then 'in Book Title', then 'Ed. Editor Name'.
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