As with any other source used in research and writing, when information is derived or quoted from a government-generated source, it must be cited. Of course, there are a number of different citation styles which are used in different disciplines and some special considerations with government information.

Here is a select list of sites to help you cite government information. It is strongly suggested to verify the current rules by referring to the latest style guide for your citation format.

DocsCite (Arizona State Universities)
A simple citation machine that creates a fill-in form dependent on whether you are using APA or MLA. Offers fill-ins based on a limited range of material format.

Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications (University of Memphis)
Based on the Chicago/Turabian citation style. Of special note is the discussion of 'agency as author'.

Citing Government Documents/Government Agency Style Manuals (University of North Texas)
Of special note are the links to specific agency's citation style manuals and how to cite foreign government materials.

How to Cite Government Documents--APA (University of Nebraska)
A bit dated since APA issued new guidelines for electronic materials with DOI (Digital Object Identifiers) in 2007, but the print and non-doi guidelines are still valid.

How to Cite Government Documents--MLA (University of Nebraska)

How to Cite Electronic, Print and Microfiche Congressional Publications (Lexis Nexis)
Very specific guidelines for US Congressional hearings, reports and more.

Citation Guides (University of Michigan Documents Center)
Examples and guides from a variety of citation style manuals for citing government materials.

Citing Government Documents (Columbia University Libraries)
Bibliography of print and electronic resources covering a variety of citation styles.

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