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Free ASA Citation Generator

The standard citation style for sociology and social research

About ASA Style

American Sociological Association 7th Edition is a widely used citation style that follows the author-date citation system. In-text citations use the (Author Year) format, and sources are compiled in a References at the end of the paper. The current version is the 7th edition. ASA is commonly adopted in Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, Demography.

Key Features

Citation System
Author-Date
In-Text Format
(Author Year)
Reference List Name
References
Edition
7th edition
Fields
Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, Demography

How to Use Our ASA Generator

  1. Paste your source identifier — enter a DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry into the citation generator.
  2. Select ASA as your citation style — choose ASA from our library of 10,832+ citation styles.
  3. Copy your formatted citation — click copy or export your References in your preferred format (text, BibTeX, Word, and more).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASA?
ASA (American Sociological Association 7th Edition) is a citation style that uses a author-date system with (Author Year) for in-text citations. The end-of-paper list is called the References. It is the 7th edition and is commonly used in Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, Demography.
Is the ASA citation generator free?
Yes, CitationEasy's ASA citation generator is 100% free to use with no account required. You can generate unlimited ASA citations by pasting a DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry. We support over 10,832 citation styles including ASA.
How do I cite in ASA format?
To cite in ASA format, paste your source's DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry into our generator, select ASA as your citation style, and copy the formatted citation. ASA uses (Author Year) for in-text citations and lists references in a References at the end of your paper.
What fields use ASA?
ASA is commonly used in Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, Demography. It is widely recognized in these disciplines because its author-date system and References format meet the documentation standards expected by journals and institutions in these fields.