Introduction to CSE Format for Edited Volumes

The Council of Science Editors (CSE) format is a widely accepted citation style used in scientific writing. When working with edited volumes, it’s essential to accurately cite contributions from various authors within a compiled work. This article provides three diverse, practical examples of CSE format for edited volumes, helping you understand how to structure your citations effectively.

Example 1: Citing a Chapter in an Edited Volume

Context

This example illustrates how to cite a specific chapter authored by an individual in a book edited by multiple editors. This format is commonly used in academic writing, particularly in the sciences.

Author Last Name, First Initial. Year. Chapter title. In: Editor First Initial Last Name, Editor First Initial Last Name, eds. Title of book. Edition. Publisher; Page range.

Smith J. 2020. The impact of climate change on marine biodiversity. In: Johnson A, Thompson B, eds. Advances in Marine Science. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press; 123-145.

Notes

• Ensure that the editors’ names are listed as ‘eds’ (editors).
• Include the edition of the book if applicable.

Example 2: Citing a Multi-Authored Work in an Edited Volume

Context

This example demonstrates how to reference a multi-authored work within an edited volume. This scenario is typical in collaborative scientific research where several authors contribute to a single chapter.

First Author Last Name, First Initial, Second Author First Initial Last Name, Third Author First Initial Last Name. Year. Chapter title. In: Editor First Initial Last Name, ed. Title of book. Publisher; Page range.

Doe J, Lee S, Kumar R. 2021. Innovations in renewable energy technologies. In: Patel M, ed. Future of Energy Solutions. MIT Press; 67-89.

Notes

• List all authors in the order they appear in the work.
• If there are more than three authors, you may use