ASA Citation Guide - Journal

How to Cite a Journal in ASA: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing journal articles in ASA style.

Citation Format

Author, First Name. Year. "Title of Article." Journal Name Volume(Issue):Pages.

Example

Smith, John A. 2023. "New Research Methods." Sociological Review 45(2):123-145.

Important Notes

Use quotation marks for article titles
No space after colon before pages
Follow author-date format

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