How to Cite a Book in Vancouver Style
Complete Vancouver style guide for book citations. Medical referencing with numbered system.
Quick Citation
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Vancouver Book Format
Template
Author AA. Title of book. Edition. Place: Publisher; Year.
Example
Reference List Entry
Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC. Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease. 10th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2021.
In-Text Citation
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Source Details
- Author
- Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster JC
- Title
- Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Edition
- 10th ed.
- Location
- Philadelphia
- Year
- 2021
Formatting Tips
- Use initials without periods or spaces
- Include edition number
- No italics for titles (unlike other styles)
- Semicolon before year
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Adding periods between initials
- Italicizing the title
- Using comma instead of semicolon before year
- Omitting place of publication
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Gather source information
Collect all required information for your book: author names, title, publication date, URL or DOI, and other relevant details.
- 2
Format author names
In Vancouver, author names are formatted with last name first, followed by initials or full first name depending on the style requirements.
- 3
Structure the citation
Arrange the elements in the correct Vancouver order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.
- 4
Apply formatting rules
Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to Vancouver Standard guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a book chapter in Vancouver?
Author. Chapter title. In: Editor, editor. Book title. Place: Publisher; Year. p. xx-xx.
How many authors should I list?
List up to 6 authors. For 7+, list first 6 followed by "et al."
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