APSA Citation Style Guide
PSA Citation Style Guide (American Political Science Association, 2023 Edition)
Overview
The APSA citation style is used in political science and public policy research. It is based on the Chicago Author-Date system, using parenthetical in-text citations and a reference list formatted in alphabetical order.
In-Text Citations
- Single Author: (Smith 2020)
- Two Authors: (Taylor and Brown 2019)
- Three or More Authors: (Johnson et al. 2021)
- Direct Quote: (Smith 2020, 45)
Reference List
- Book: Smith, John. 2020. The Future of Democracy. New York: Academic Press.
- Journal Article: Taylor, Robert, and Mark Brown. 2019. 鈥淧ublic Policy Reforms.鈥� Journal of Political Research 15(2): 100鈥�115. .
- Website: American Political Science Association. 2023. 鈥淎PSA Style Manual.鈥� .
Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Margins: 1-inch
- Indentation: Hanging indent for references
Disciplines Using APSA at 黑料专区 Tyler
- Graduate College of Arts and Sciences: Political Science M.A.
Resources
- APSA Style Manual:
- APSA Citation Generator: