How to Cite a Report in ASA (7th Edition)

Format Template

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

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Identify the author or organization

   Use the individual author or issuing organization.

2. 2

   Add the year

   Write the year followed by a period.

3. 3

   Write the report title

   Italicize the title with headline-style capitalization.

4. 4

   Include the report number

   Add the report identifier (e.g., NCJ number, Working Paper number).

5. 5

   Add place and publisher

   City, State: Publisher. If the publisher is the same as the author, still include it. End with a period.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not italicizing the report title.
• Omitting the report number.
• Forgetting the place of publication.
• Using initials instead of the full organizational name.
• Not including the publisher when it differs from the author.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your report:

• Author(s) or Organization
• Year of publication
• Title of report
• Report number (if applicable)
• Publisher or issuing organization
• URL or DOI