The ASA style is a format for writing university research papers in the field of sociology.
ASA (American Sociological Association) Style Guide
Papers in the American Sociological Association (ASA) style should follow these guidelines:
- typed
- double-spaced
- 1 and 1/4" margins on all sides
- 12 pt. Times New Roman font
- use subheadings to organize the body of the paper
- THIS IS A FIRST-LEVEL HEAD
- This is a Second-Level Head
- This is a third-level head
ASA Major Paper Sections:
- Title Page
- Abstract
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Key Words - on the same page as the abstract, include a list of three to five words that help identify main themes
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- Main Body
- References
For further instructions please visit the Purdue Owl
More ASA Style Guide Aids
This style sheet has been provided to assist students studying sociology in properly citing and referencing their papers and essays.
From Trinity University
Citation Style Guides and Management Tools: ASA Style
From University of Montana