Skip to content
CitationEasy

APSA Citation Generator

Create accurate APSA citations for books, articles, and websites in one click.

We'll automatically detect the type and fetch metadata

About APSA

APSA style is used in political science. It uses parenthetical author-date citations and a reference list.

When to use APSA: Political science and related disciplines in the United States. Common in: United States.

How to use this APSA generator

Paste a DOI, a URL to a news article or webpage, or raw BibTeX into the box above. You can also search for a book by title or author and cite it by ISBN. Choose "APSA" in the style dropdown (it's pre-selected on this page), then click "Generate citation." Copy the result into your reference list or bibliography. You can edit the generated entry (e.g. fix a title or add a date) before copying.

Frequently asked questions about APSA

What is American Political Science Association (APSA)?
APSA style is used in political science. It uses parenthetical author-date citations and a reference list.
When should I use APSA?
Political science and related disciplines in the United States.
Where is APSA commonly used?
APSA is used united states. Political science and related disciplines in the United States.
How can I generate a APSA citation?
Use the free generator on this page: paste a DOI, URL (e.g. a news article), or BibTeX, or search for a book by title or author. Select APSA as the citation style and click Generate to get a formatted reference you can copy into your paper or bibliography.

CitationEasy supports many citation styles from around the world. Our generator uses Citation Style Language (CSL) styles from the official CSL repository.