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Cite in ASA Style: References: Articles

General Format

Last name, First name, and First name Last name. Year of Publication. "Title of Article." Journal Volume(Issue):Pages. doi: (if available).

Notes: 

  • Use the heading REFERENCES, centered, and all reference entries are alphabetized, double-spaced, and with a hanging indent.
  • List all authors of a publication, up to 10. If there are more than 10, list the first 7 and then et al. 
  • Include as much of the date as you can find. 
  • A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a stable URL. Look up a DOI here.

Journal Articles

With DOI

Bureau, Marie‐Christine, and Barbara Rist. 2020. "The Practical and Symbolic Regulation of Multi‐parenthood." International Social Science Journal 70(235/236):67–78. doi:10.1111/issj.12225.

Online with no DOI, or Print

Gruijters, Rob J., Zachary Van Winkle, and Anette E. Fasang. 2023. "Life Course Trajectories and Wealth Accumulation in the United States: Comparing Late Baby Boomers and Early Millennials." American Journal of Sociology 129(2):530-69. 

Johns, Robert H., and Charles A. Doswell. 1992. "Severe Local Storms Forecasting." Weather & Forecasting 7:588-612. 

Magazine or Newspaper Articles

Last name, First name. Year. "Title of Article." Section title, Title of Magazine/Newspaper, month day. URL.

Notes:
  • Eliminate the volume and issue, but include the URL if available. 
  • Include as much of the date as you can find. 
  • If the article is labeled as coming from a specific section, such as Reviews, Technology, or Editorial, include that between the article and magazine/newspaper title.  

Friedman, Thomas L. 2017. "Climate Shifts Aren't Limited to the Weather." Opinion, New York Times, April 2. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/02/opinion/climate-change-technology-globalization-china.html.

Peterzell, Jay. 1990. Better Late Than Never. Time, April 23. https://time.com/archive/6714632/better-late-than-never-3/.

What Is a DOI?

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is an alphanumeric string that provides a persistent link to content online. It is good practice to try to include a DOI for every citation accessed electronically.