How to Cite a Encyclopedia Entry in ASA (7th edition)
Learn how to cite an encyclopedia article or entry 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 encyclopedia entry in your reference list:
ASA Example for a Encyclopedia Entry
A complete ASA reference for a encyclopedia entry, formatted by the official ASA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Sinclair, Marta. 2020. “Bibliography” edited by D. Hobbs. Encyclopedia of Scholarly Practice 2:410–14.
Matching in-text citation: (Sinclair 2020)
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your encyclopedia entry.
- 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.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.
CSL style record: asa.csl
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a encyclopedia entry in ASA?
- To cite a encyclopedia entry in ASA (7th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the ASA format for a encyclopedia entry citation?
- The ASA format for a encyclopedia entry is: Sinclair, Marta. 2020. “Bibliography” edited by D. Hobbs. Encyclopedia of Scholarly Practice 2:410–14.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a encyclopedia entry in ASA?
- In ASA, the in-text citation for the example above is (Sinclair 2020)
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