Q. Can I cite an organization as an author?

Sometimes a organization is listed as the author or creator of your source, such as government agency, research institution, professional association, business, or some other named group of people. In those cases, you should cite the organization's name where you would include author information in your citation. In some citation styles, this is called a "group author" or "corporate author."

Here are links to information about citing organizations as authors in:

• APA Style
  • APA In-Text Citations
  • APA Reference List Citations
• Chicago Notes & Bibliography Style
• MLA Style

View our Citation Resources guide for how to find information in other styles.