Skip to Main Content

It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results.

United States Federal Documents Resources: Citing Government Documents

This guide will assist library patrons with finding and using U.S. Federal Government information.

MLA HANDBOOK FOR WRITERS

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
Call Number: LB2369 G53 2009
ISBN: 0873529863
Buley Library has the MLA Handbook in Reference and also in the circulating collection. The MLA book in the circulating collection may be checked out.

GUIDES TO CITING GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

DocsCite
Provides a step-by-step guide to citing government publications for MLA or APA formats.
General Guidelines for Citing Government Publications
The University of North Texas provides general information on how to cite government publications.

PURDUE OWL

OWL:Purdue Online Writing Lab
Purdue University houses this excellent online tool to help users with citing proper citations and format styles. Help is available for MLA, APA, and Chicago Styles.

PUBLICATION MANUAL OF THE APA

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2010
ISBN: 1433805596
The 2010 editions of the APA Manual are available in Reference. Earlier editions are housed in the circulating collection and can be checked out.