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How to Cite a Government Document in AMA (11th edition)

Learn how to cite government reports, legislation, and official documents in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AMA Reference List Format

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

Agency Name. Title of Document. City, State: Publisher; Year. Publication No. xxx.

AMA Example for a Government Document

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

1. Department of Education. National Literacy Strategy. Government Publishing Office; 2023. https://www.example.gov/literacy-strategy

Matching in-text citation: 1

AMA In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

1

Narrative

The agency1 reports...

Key AMA Formatting Rules

  • Use the agency name as the author.
  • Include the publication number if available.
  • Include city, state, publisher, and year.
  • References are numbered consecutively.

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 AMA (11th edition) 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 AMA requirements.

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