How to Cite a Conference Paper in ASA (7th edition)
Learn how to cite conference proceedings and presentations in ASA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
ASA Reference List Format
Here is the standard ASA format for citing a conference paper in your reference list:
ASA Example for a Conference Paper
A complete ASA reference for a conference paper, formatted by the official ASA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Ibrahim, Yusuf, and Lily Wong. 2023. “Automated Reference Checking at Scale.” Pp. 88–97 in Proceedings of the Conference on Scholarly Infrastructure. Association for Research Computing.
Matching in-text citation: (Ibrahim and Wong 2023)
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your conference paper.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the ASA (7th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match ASA requirements.
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