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How to Cite a Report in OSCOLA (4th edition)

Learn how to cite a report or white paper in OSCOLA format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

OSCOLA Bibliography Format

Here is the standard OSCOLA format for citing a report in your bibliography:

Follow the standard OSCOLA template for this source type.

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 OSCOLA (4th 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 OSCOLA requirements.

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Cite a Report in Other Styles

Report in APAReport in MLAReport in ChicagoReport in HarvardReport in VancouverReport in IEEEReport in AMAReport in TurabianReport in CSEReport in BibTeXReport in NatureReport in ACSReport in BluebookReport in AGLCReport in ASAReport in APSAReport in AAAReport in NLMReport in ACMReport in APSReport in AIPReport in CellReport in ScienceReport in PLOSReport in BMJReport in LancetReport in JAMAReport in Elsevier HarvardReport in Springer

Cite Other Sources in OSCOLA

Website in OSCOLABook in OSCOLAJournal Article in OSCOLAYouTube Video in OSCOLAPodcast in OSCOLANewspaper Article in OSCOLAPDF in OSCOLAInterview in OSCOLASocial Media Post in OSCOLAGovernment Document in OSCOLADissertation or Thesis in OSCOLAConference Paper in OSCOLALecture or PowerPoint in OSCOLAImage or Photograph in OSCOLAMovie or Film in OSCOLATV Show in OSCOLASong or Music in OSCOLACourt Case in OSCOLAPatent in OSCOLAEncyclopedia Entry in OSCOLADictionary Entry in OSCOLADataset in OSCOLASoftware or App in OSCOLAPress Release in OSCOLA

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