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How to Cite a Government Document in IEEE (standard)

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

IEEE Reference List Format

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

[1] Agency Name, Title of Document. Place: Publisher, Year.

IEEE Example for a Government Document

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

[1] Department of Education, “National literacy strategy,” Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC, ED-2023-114, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.example.gov/literacy-strategy

Matching in-text citation: [1]

IEEE In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

[1]

Narrative

In [1], the agency reports...

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 IEEE (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 IEEE requirements.

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