Free PLOS Book Citation Generator
Generate accurate PLOS citations for books, ebooks, and book chapters. Search by ISBN or title.
How to cite a book in PLOS
Search for the book
Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.
Check the PLOS formatting fields
Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.
Copy the formatted result
Get the complete PLOS citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.
PLOS Book Citation Format
Basic Book:
Author(s). Book Title. Publisher; Year.
Book Chapter:
Author(s). Chapter title. In: Editor(s), ed(s). Book Title. Publisher; Year:pages.
PLOS Book Citation Examples
Single Author Book
In-text: [1]
Edited Book
In-text: [2]
Examples formatted in PLOS style
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a book with multiple authors in PLOS?
List all authors separated by commas. For more than 6 authors, list the first 3 followed by "et al."
Is this PLOS book citation generator free?
Yes! CiteMe offers free PLOS citations. Search by ISBN or title to generate accurate book citations instantly.
How do I cite an ebook in PLOS?
Format like a print book but include the URL or DOI if available. Our generator handles this automatically.
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