How to Cite a Reference Entry

Entries from encyclopedias or reference works.

What You'll Need

Entry Title
Author(s)
Encyclopedia/Reference Work
Editor(s)
Date Published
Publisher
Pages
URL
Date Accessed

Record the entry title, encyclopedia/reference work title, edition, and volume. Note whether the entry has a named author or is unsigned.

Example Citations

APA
Artificial Intelligence. (2023). In Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence
In-text (“Artificial Intelligence”, 2023)
MLA Handbook (in-text citations)
“Artificial Intelligence”. Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2023, https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence.
In-text (“Artificial Intelligence”)
CMOS 17e with Bluebook (notes and bibliography [14.19])
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Footnote Encyclopedia Britannica, Artificial Intelligence (Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2023), https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence.

Other Source Types

Website Book Journal Article Newspaper Article Book Chapter Thesis/Dissertation Report Video Podcast/Broadcast Magazine Article Software Dataset Patent Legal Case Legislation Bill Regulation Hearing Standard Treaty Conference Paper Manuscript Review Book Review Classic Work Dictionary Entry Encyclopedia Entry Periodical Collection Interview Speech Song Musical Score Graphic Figure Map Performance Event Pamphlet Article Document Post Blog Post Personal Communication