How to Cite a Conference Paper in ASA (7th Edition)

This guide explains how to format a conference paper citation in ASA (7th Edition). Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a conference paper in ASA (7th Edition):

Template

Author, First Name. Year. "Title of Paper." Paper presented at the Conference Name, Month Day, Location.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

(Lee 2023)

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Lee, Jennifer. 2023. "Immigration and the New Second Generation." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, August 19, Philadelphia, PA.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
List the author(s)
Invert all author names: Last, First.
2
Add the year
Write the year followed by a period.
3
Write the paper title
Place in double quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.
4
Add conference details
Write "Paper presented at the" followed by the conference name, date, and location (City, State/Country).
5
Include URL if available
If the paper is available online, add: Retrieved Date (URL).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Omitting "Paper presented at" before the conference name.
Forgetting the location of the conference.
Not inverting the author's name.
Using initials instead of full first names.
Not placing the paper title in quotation marks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite published conference proceedings in ASA?

If published in a book, cite as a book chapter using the "Pp. xx--xx in" format. If published in a journal, cite as a journal article.

Should I include the specific date of the presentation?

Yes. Include at least the month and day of the presentation or the date range of the conference.

How do I list multiple authors for a conference paper?

Invert all names: Last, First and Last, First. Use "and" (not &) before the last author.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your conference paper:

Author(s)
Year of presentation
Title of paper
Conference name
Location
Date(s) of conference
Publisher of proceedings (if published)
Page range (if in proceedings)
DOI or URL

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Step-by-Step Guide

List the author(s)

Invert all author names: Last, First.

Add the year

Write the year followed by a period.

Write the paper title

Place in double quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.

Add conference details

Write "Paper presented at the" followed by the conference name, date, and location (City, State/Country).

Include URL if available

If the paper is available online, add: Retrieved Date (URL).