ASA Style Guide

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    What is ASA Style?
    6th Edition

    The American Sociological Association Style Guide

    ASA Style is the official citation format of the American Sociological Association, used in sociological research and publications. The 6th edition emphasizes clarity in documenting social research while supporting the discipline's commitment to empirical investigation and theoretical development.

    When to Use ASA Style

    ASA style serves the unique needs of sociological research, which often combines quantitative data with qualitative insights. Its author-date system facilitates the citation-heavy requirements of social science research while maintaining readability in complex theoretical discussions.

    Primary Uses:

    Sociology
    Social Work
    Criminology
    Social Research
    Urban Studies
    Demography

    ASA Citation Fundamentals

    In-Text Citation Format:

    Basic Format:(Author Year)
    With Page Number:(Author Year:Page)
    Multiple Authors:(Smith and Brown 2023)

    Reference List Format:

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

    Quick Reference Examples

    Journal Article

    Smith, John A. 2023. "Social Networks and Community Development." American Sociological Review 88(2):123-145.

    Book

    Brown, Mary L. 2023. Contemporary Social Theory. 3rd ed. New York: Oxford University Press.

    Website

    American Sociological Association. 2023. "Research Guidelines." Retrieved March 15, 2023 (https://asanet.org/research).

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