Citing resources is an important part of conducting research. Citations not only give credit to the original creator, but it’s also a way for readers to determine the credibility of each source. Failure to cite sources can result in being accused of academic misconduct. Luckily, there are a lot of resources and tools available to guide you through the process.
References
Name of Government Agency. (Year). Title of Document: Subtitle. URL of specific document.
Example:
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (2024). Policy and Supporting Positions.https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2024/summary
In-Text Citation (Paraphrase)
(Government Author, Year)
Example:
(Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 2024)
In-Text Citation (Quotation)
(Government Author, Year, page or paragraph number [if available])
Example:
(Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 2024, p. 13)
How to Cite - USA.gov - USA.gov provides examples of how to cite government information and services in three of the most popular attribution formats (APA, Chicago and MLA).
How to Cite U.S. Government Documents in APA - Cornell University Library's APA citation guide includes sample references for various forms of government documents such as Congressional records, bills and resolutions, House and Senate reports, and court cases to name a few.
MLA Citation Format - Library of Congress - The Library of Congress demonstrates how to cite government resources, films, cartoons and illustrations, oral histories and more.
Chicago Citation Format - Library of Congress - The Library of Congress' guide to creating citations for government resources, films, cartoons and illustrations, oral histories and more.
