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How to Cite a Report in AAA (current)

Learn how to cite a report or white paper 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 report in your reference list:

AAA Example for a Report

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

Doyle, Fiona, and Karim Ahmed 2024 The State of Academic Integrity. Research report, RR-2024-08. Dublin: Centre for Learning Research. https://www.example.org/reports/integrity.

Matching in-text citation: (Doyle and Ahmed 2024)

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your report.
  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.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.

CSL style record: aaa.csl

Metadata to collect

  • author or issuing organization
  • report title
  • report number or series
  • publisher
  • year
  • DOI or URL

Common metadata traps

  • Do not repeat the publisher when it is the same as the author.
  • Include the report number so readers can tell it from similar titles in the same series.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a report in AAA?
To cite a report in AAA (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AAA format for a report citation?
The AAA format for a report is: Doyle, Fiona, and Karim Ahmed 2024 The State of Academic Integrity. Research report, RR-2024-08. Dublin: Centre for Learning Research. https://www.example.org/reports/integrity.
What does the in-text citation look like for a report in AAA?
In AAA, the in-text citation for the example above is (Doyle and Ahmed 2024)

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