How do I cite government publications?

Answered By: Cindi Nichols

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2015 Views: 177

Behind the RIS desk in McWherter Library's Learning Commons you’ll find the following government publications citation guides:

1. The Bluebook : a uniform system of citation KF245 B58 2010
2. Understanding and mastering The bluebook : a guide for students and
   practitioners KF245 .B37 2010 - page 267 has the info on citing Tennessee
   resources
3. The Complete Guide to Citing Government Information Resources:
     a Manual for Writers & Librarians J9.5 G37x 1993

For online resources, see:

Citing U.S. Government Publications - A detailed guide from the Indiana University - Bloomington Libraries

How to Cite - An extensive series of pages from ProQuest Congressional, with examples of all types of government documents.

DocsCite - a step-by-step guide to putting government publication citations into proper style format (APA or MLA) using a template; from Arizona State University.

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