What should you do if your source doesn’t match the model exactly? Suppose, for instance, that your source is a translation of a republished book with an editor.

• Identify a basic model to follow. If you decide that your source looks most like a republished book, for example, start with a citation that looks like model 13.
• Look for models that show additional elements in your source. For this example, you would need elements of model 9 (for the translation) and model 7 (for the editor).
• Add new elements from other models to your basic model in the order that makes the most sense to you.
• If you still aren’t sure how to arrange the pieces to create a combination model, check the APA Manual or ask your instructor.