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How to Cite a Government Document in BibTeX (standard)

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

BibTeX Reference List Format

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

BibTeX Example for a Government Document

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

@techreport{Department2023National, address = {Washington, DC}, author = {{Department of Education}}, year = {2023}, number = {ED-2023-114}, institution = {Government Publishing Office}, title = {National literacy strategy}, url = {https://www.example.gov/literacy-strategy}, }

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 BibTeX (standard) 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 BibTeX requirements.

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