Website
Website Example
American Sociological Association. 2024. "ASA Style Guide." American Sociological Association. Retrieved March 15, 2024 (https://www.asanet.org/style-guide).
ASA 6th edition Citation Generator
ASA 6th edition style is published by the American Sociological Association and is used primarily in sociology and related social sciences. This citation generator follows the official ASA Style Guide (6th edition).
Sociology
What sources can you cite in ASA 6th edition format?
- Journal articles
- Books and edited volumes
- Book chapters
- Websites and online sources
- Government documents
- Reports and working papers
- Theses and dissertations
- Newspaper and magazine articles
How to create ASA 6th edition citations
Reference list citations
ASA references follow a specific format: Last name, First name. Year. "Article Title." Journal Name Volume(Issue):Page-Range. For books: Last name, First name. Year. Book Title. Edition. City: Publisher. Authors are listed with full first names (not initials). Use title case and quotation marks for article titles. Italicize journal and book titles. The reference list is alphabetized by author's last name, then by year for multiple works by the same author.
In-text citations
ASA uses author-date parenthetical citations: (Smith 2024) or Smith (2024). For two authors, include both names: (Smith and Doe 2024). For three or more authors, use 'et al.' after the first author: (Smith et al. 2024). Include page numbers after a colon for direct quotes: (Smith 2024:45). For multiple works by the same author in the same year, add lowercase letters: (Smith 2024a, 2024b).
ASA 6th edition Citation Examples
See how to format different source types in ASA 6th edition.
Journal Article
Journal Article Example
Smith, John, and Mary Doe. 2024. "Social Research Methods." Sociological Review 45(2):123-45.
Book
Book Example
Brown, Charles. 2023. Introduction to Sociology. 3rd ed. New York: Academic Press.
Quick ASA 6th edition Rules
Author Format
Last name, First name Middle name. Use 'and' before last author. List all authors or use 'et al.' for 3+ authors.
Title Format
Title case for article titles in quotation marks. Italicize book and journal titles.
Date Format
Year in parentheses after author. Include month and day for web sources.
Journal/Source
Journal name italicized, volume number, issue number in parentheses, and page range.
In-text Citations
Use author-date format: (Author Year) or Author (Year). Include page numbers for quotes: (Author Year:123).
About this ASA 6th edition citation generator
This citation generator formats references according to the ASA Style Guide (6th edition) published by the American Sociological Association. It follows the guidelines used in major sociology journals including the American Sociological Review. The tool supports all standard source types used in sociological research. We recommend consulting the official ASA Style Guide for complex or unusual citation scenarios.
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Common ASA 6th edition citation mistakes
- Using initials instead of full first names in references
- Forgetting quotation marks around article titles
- Using 'p.' or 'pp.' before page numbers instead of a colon
- Not italicizing journal and book titles
- Placing the year in the wrong position in the reference
- Using commas instead of 'and' between two authors in text citations
ASA 6th edition Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASA 6th edition citation style?
ASA 6th edition (American Sociological Association) style is used primarily in sociology and related social sciences. It uses author-date in-text citations.
How do I cite a website in ASA 6th edition?
Include author/organization, year, page title in quotation marks, website name, retrieved date, and URL in parentheses.
How do I format multiple authors in ASA 6th edition?
For 2 authors, use 'and' between names. For 3+ authors, list all authors or use 'et al.' after the first author.
Does ASA 6th edition require page numbers?
Page numbers are required for direct quotes. Use colon instead of 'p.' or 'pp.': (Author Year:123).
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Last updated: December 2025 — ASA 6th edition formatting rules.