How to Cite an Online Course in ASA (7th edition)
Learn how to cite online courses and MOOCs (Coursera, edX, Udemy, FutureLearn) 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 an online course in your reference list:
ASA Example for an Online Course
A complete ASA reference for an online course, formatted by the official ASA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Duarte, Ines. 2024. “Academic Writing for Graduate Students.” OpenLearn. https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing.
Matching in-text citation: (Duarte 2024)
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your online course.
- 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 an online course in ASA?
- To cite an online course 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 an online course citation?
- The ASA format for an online course is: Duarte, Ines. 2024. “Academic Writing for Graduate Students.” OpenLearn. https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing.
- What does the in-text citation look like for an online course in ASA?
- In ASA, the in-text citation for the example above is (Duarte 2024)
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