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    Supports: Ethnographic sources, Archaeological reports, Anthropology journals, Field notes

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    Create precise AAA citations for anthropological research, ethnographic studies, and cultural analysis. Our free generator follows the latest American Anthropological Association style guidelines for academic excellence.

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    What is AAA Citation Style?

    AAA (American Anthropological Association) citation style is an author-date referencing system designed specifically for anthropological research. It accommodates the unique citation needs of ethnographic fieldwork, archaeological studies, linguistic research, and cross-cultural analysis with specialized formatting guidelines.

    AAA style uses parenthetical in-text citations (Author Year:Page) and includes specific provisions for citing indigenous knowledge, field observations, archaeological sites, and multimedia ethnographic materials. This system respects cultural sensitivity while maintaining academic rigor in anthropological scholarship.

    When to Use AAA Style

    Research Areas

    • Cultural Anthropology
    • Archaeological Studies
    • Linguistic Anthropology
    • Biological Anthropology
    • Applied Anthropology

    Publication Types

    • AAA Journal Articles
    • Ethnographic Monographs
    • Archaeological Reports
    • Cross-cultural Studies
    • Field Research Papers

    AAA Citation Examples

    Journal Article

    Clifford, James. 2023. Digital ethnography and virtual communities. American Anthropologist 125(3):456-478.

    Book

    Geertz, Clifford. 2019. The interpretation of cultures: Selected essays. New York: Basic Books.

    Website

    American Anthropological Association. 2023. AAA style guide. Electronic document, https://www.americananthro.org/style-guide, accessed March 15, 2023.

    ⚠️Common AAA Citation Mistakes to Avoid

    ×Forgetting to include 'Electronic document' for web sources
    ×Using 'Retrieved' instead of 'accessed' for online sources
    ×Incorrect formatting of ethnographic field notes citations
    ×Missing location information for archaeological sites
    ×Wrong punctuation in author-date in-text citations

    AAA Citation FAQ

    What is AAA citation style?

    AAA (American Anthropological Association) style is an author-date citation system specifically designed for anthropological research, including ethnography, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural studies.

    When should I use AAA style?

    Use AAA style for anthropology papers, ethnographic studies, archaeological reports, cultural research, and publications in AAA journals like American Anthropologist or Current Anthropology.

    How do I cite field notes in AAA style?

    Field notes should include the researcher's name, date, location, and any relevant identifying information: (Author's field notes, Location, Date). Full citation includes methodological context.

    What's unique about AAA style compared to other citation styles?

    AAA style has specific guidelines for ethnographic sources, archaeological data, indigenous knowledge, and cross-cultural research materials that aren't covered in other citation styles.