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What a AAA reference looks like
The American Anthropological Association retired its standalone style guide in 2015 and now follows Chicago author–date, with a few field conventions of its own. Anthropology journals and departments still call it "AAA style", so CitApp keeps it as a separate choice.
Reference list entry
Berg, Lena. 2023. "Climate Adaptation in Coastal Cities." Journal of Urban Studies 18(2): 101–118.
In-text citation
(Berg 2023)
Key AAA rules
- Cite author and year in the text without a comma: (Berg 2023).
- The reference list places the year right after the author, Chicago-style.
- Article titles take quotation marks; journal titles are italicized.
- Volume and issue are written 18(2), followed by a colon and the pages.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write an in-text citation in AAA?
AAA cites in the sentence itself, like this: (Berg 2023)
What does a AAA reference look like?
A journal article in AAA style is formatted like this: Berg, Lena. 2023. "Climate Adaptation in Coastal Cities." Journal of Urban Studies 18(2): 101–118.
What are the main formatting rules in AAA?
Cite author and year in the text without a comma: (Berg 2023). The reference list places the year right after the author, Chicago-style. Article titles take quotation marks; journal titles are italicized. Volume and issue are written 18(2), followed by a colon and the pages.
Which subjects use AAA style?
AAA is most common in anthropology and ethnographic research. Always check your course guide, since departments sometimes use their own variant.
Which AAA edition does CitApp follow?
CitApp follows the follows The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition.
Is the AAA citation generator free?
Yes. You can generate AAA citations free of charge — paste a DOI or URL above and copy the result. A free account saves unlimited sources to projects, and the full reference list is free for everyone.
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