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How to Cite a Government Document in Turabian (9th edition)

Learn how to cite government reports, legislation, and official documents in Turabian format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Turabian Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Turabian format for citing a government document in your bibliography:

Agency Name. Title of Document. Place: Publisher, Year.

Turabian Example for a Government Document

A complete Turabian reference for a government document, formatted by the official Turabian 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)

Turabian In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(Agency Name 2024, 12)

Narrative

Agency Name (2024) states...

Key Turabian Formatting Rules

  • Use the agency name as the author.
  • Include place of publication and publisher.
  • Follows Chicago Notes-Bibliography format.
  • Include report or document number if available.

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 Turabian (9th 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 bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Turabian requirements.

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