Per APA Style, the answer is that the possessive of a singular name is formed by adding an apostrophe and an s, even when the name ends in s (see p. 96 in the sixth edition of the Publication Manual). Therefore, in the example above, the correct usage would be “Adams’s (2013) work.” Although this presentation may look awkward to some writers, the rule for forming the possessive does not change just because the name ends in s.
However, it is important to note the following exception to this rule: You should use an apostrophe only with the singular form of names ending in unpronounced s (see p. 97 in the Publication Manual). Therefore, if you were writing a paper about the philosopher Descartes, to form the possessive with his name, you would need to just add an apostrophe (e.g., Descartes’ theory).
(Score: 3, Informative) by Sulla on Monday March 05 2018, @02:31AM (2 children)
I realize that of everyone on this site its probably not my place to correct spelling or grammar, but shouldn't it just be Chromas'
Ceterum censeo Sinae esse delendam
(Score: 3, Disagree) by The Mighty Buzzard on Monday March 05 2018, @02:46AM
Only if he's plural.
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(Score: 2) by tangomargarine on Thursday March 22 2018, @02:52PM
http://blog.apastyle.org/apastyle/2013/06/forming-possessives-with-singular-names.html [apastyle.org]
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