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How to Cite a Government Document in AAA (current)

Learn how to cite government reports, legislation, and official documents in AAA format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AAA Reference List Format

Here is the standard AAA format for citing a government document in your reference list:

AAA Example for a Government Document

A complete AAA reference for a government document, formatted by the official AAA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Department of Education 2023 National Literacy Strategy. ED-2023-114. Washington, DC: Government Publishing Office. https://www.example.gov/literacy-strategy.

Matching in-text citation: (Department of Education 2023)

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your government document.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AAA (current) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AAA requirements.

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