LibGuides: Primary Government Documents: Citing Government Documents

Government Publications: An Introduction

With so many different types of government publications published by so many different government agencies, citing a government document can often present a unique challenge. The resources provided on this page should provide some assistance with citing government documents.

Garner, Diane L. The complete guide to citing government information resources: a manual for social science & business research. (3rd ed.) Bethesda: Congressional Information Service, 2002.
REF Z7164.G7 G37 2002

Citing Primary Documents

How to Cite Museum Materials
Information and guidance courtesy of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Citing Records in the National Archives
Helpful information on citing primary documents, including non-textual resources.

Government Publications

DocsCite
An interactive, "step-by-step guide to putting government publication citations into proper style format" published by Arizona State University. This resource can be used to cite a variety of different government document formats into either MLA or APA.
Florida Style Manual (4th ed., 1997)
published by the Florida State University Law Review.
General Guidelines for Citing Government Publications
published by the University of North Texas Libraries.
Georgetown Law Library: Florida Resources
This State Guide lists the major sources of law in this state, including some citation helps.
Government Documents Citation
University of Nevada, Reno, using MLA Style format.
Citing Government Documents, including Style Manuals of Specific Agencies
published by the University of North Texas Libraries.
United States Government Printing Office: Style Manual
The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) Style Manual is a standardization device designed to achieve uniform word and type treatment, and aiming for economy of word use. Download the PDF copy of this Style Manual from this link.