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How to Cite a Book in APA 7th Edition PDF Format: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to correctly cite a book in APA 7th edition format, including PDFs, with examples for authors, titles, publishers, and DOIs or URLs.

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When citing a book in APA 7th edition, even if it’s a PDF, ensure you include the following format: Author Last Name, First Initial(s). (Year). Title of the book. Publisher. DOI or URL (if available). Example: Smith, J. A. (2020). The research journey. Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1000/xyz123

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  1. What is the correct format to cite a book in APA 7th edition?

    Include the author’s last name and initials, year of publication, book title in italics, publisher, and DOI or URL if available.

  2. How do I cite a PDF book in APA 7th edition?

    Cite it like a print book but add the DOI or URL at the end to indicate the source is an electronic PDF.

  3. Do I include the publisher when citing a book in APA 7th edition?

    Yes, the publisher’s name should be included after the book title in the citation.

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