DocsCite is a step-by-step guide to putting government publication citations into proper style format.  Use the above drop-down menus to select the appropriate template.

DISCLAIMER: This is only intended as a guide to correct citation format. If you are writing for class or for publication, the teacher or editor is the final authority.

1. Select your preferred Style Manual:  MLA or APA.


2. Select the format of the government publication you wish to cite: Print or Microform, individual publication from a CD-ROM, entire CD-ROM, or Internet source.


3. Click


4. Use the publication you wish to cite as the source of information for the template.  A link to DocsCite assistance is available for MLA and APA and by clicking on the Help links on the template page.


5. Other publications to assist you include: 
   • MLA handbook for writers of research papers
   
   
   • Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
   
   
   • The complete guide to citing government information resources : a manual for writers & librarians