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Citing Government Publications: Home

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The U.S. Government is the largest publisher in the world. Its publications are primary resources. Cite them as you would other publications.

Resources for Citing Government Publications

How to Cite U.S. Government Documents in APA Citation Style: APA citation style, 7th edition
Cornell University Library
APA Style Guide - 7th Edition - Legal and Legislative Works
Widener University
APA Citation Style, 7th edition: Government Publication
A guide to help users create citations using APA (American Psychological Association) style, 7th edition., George Washington University
Report by a Government Agency, References, APA Style Guide
Citing Records in the National Archives Citing Records in the National Archives of the United States

Citing Legal Publications and Maps

APA 7th ed. Style Guide: Legal Sources
Wake Forest University
Basic Legal Citation
This guide provides instructions on how to cite legal documents with examples. Provided by Cornell University's Law School.

Citing Patents

Citing Patents, University of Iowa