APA Format: Translated Works

               


 

An English translation of a text typically appears as follows:


Freud, S. (1970) An outline of psychoanalysis. (J.

      Strachey, Trans.). New York:  Norton. (Original

      work published 1940).

 

Begin with the last name of the author, followed by his or her initials. Date of the translation's publication comes next,in parentheses. The title should be italicized, but only the first word is capitalized. The initials of the translator, his or her last name, and the abbreviation "Trans." should appear in parentheses after the title. Place of publication and publisher come next. Use a colon after the place of publication. The original publication date is the last portion of the entry and should be in parentheses with the note "Original work published" followed by the date. Each portion of the entry should be separated by a period and two spaces.

 

For more specific information, consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition).

 

 

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