Below is an example of how to reference an eBook, indicating all the different sections needed:
Example—reference list entry
Fox, W. (2006). Theory of general ethics: Human relationships, nature, and the built environment. Retrieved from ProQuest eBook Central database.
Example—in-text citation
Fox (2006) states … (p. 53).
or
… (Fox, 2006, p. 53).
What information do I need to create a reference for an eBook?
The following elements may be required to create a reference list entry for an eBook
| Author | Author(s) Corporate author Editor(s) No author |
| Publication year | Year or No date (n.d.). |
| Title | Book title: Subtitle (italicised, sentence case) Chapter title: Subtitle (when referencing a chapter in an edited eBook) |
| Retrieval information | Name of database/eBook collection DOI Retrieved from URL |