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How do Governmental sources are cited explain in points
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Citing governmental sources can vary based on citation style, but here are general guidelines that apply to most styles, such as APA, MLA, and Chicago:
### General Guidelines for Citing Governmental Sources:
1. **Author**: Identify the government body or agency as the author (e.g., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
2. **Title**: Include the title of the document, report, or publication. Use italics or quotation marks based on the citation style.
3. **Date of Publication**: Provide the publication date of the document, typically in parentheses (e.g., (2020)).
4. **Publisher**: If applicable, mention the publisher, usually the same as the author. You can omit this in some citation styles if it’s redundant.
5. **URL or DOI**: Include the link to the document or the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) if it’s an online source. Make sure the link is functional and accessible.
6. **Access Date**: In some styles, such as MLA, you may need to include the date you accessed the document if it’s a web source.
7. **Specific Format**: Follow the specific guidelines of the citation style you’re using. Each style has different requirements for formatting (e.g., APA uses the author-date format, while MLA uses parenthetical citations).
### Citations in Specific Styles:
#### APA (7th Edition):
- Format: Government Agency. (Year). *Title of report* (Report No. if applicable). Publisher. URL
- Example: U.S. Department of Education. (2020). *National Assessment of Educational Progress* (Report No. NCES 2021-054). National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2021054
#### MLA (9th Edition):
- Format: Government Agency. *Title of Report*. Publisher, Year, URL.
- Example: U.S. Department of Education. *National Assessment of Educational Progress*. National Center for Education Statistics, 2020, https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2021054.
#### Chicago (17th Edition):
- Format: Government Agency. Year. *Title of Report*. Publisher. URL.
- Example: U.S. Department of Education. 2020. *National Assessment of Educational Progress*. National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2021054.
### Additional Considerations:
- **Clarify Abbreviations**: When mentioning government agencies, spell out the full name upon first reference, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
- **Different Types of Sources**: Be aware that governmental sources can include reports, laws, regulations, and hearing transcripts, each requiring proper citation according to its format.
- **Local and International Sources**: Remember to adapt these guidelines for local or international governmental sources, as formatting may differ (e.g., citing a European Union document might have distinct requirements).
Make sure to always refer to the specific style guide you’re following for comprehensive instructions and examples related to governmental citations.
### General Guidelines for Citing Governmental Sources:
1. **Author**: Identify the government body or agency as the author (e.g., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
2. **Title**: Include the title of the document, report, or publication. Use italics or quotation marks based on the citation style.
3. **Date of Publication**: Provide the publication date of the document, typically in parentheses (e.g., (2020)).
4. **Publisher**: If applicable, mention the publisher, usually the same as the author. You can omit this in some citation styles if it’s redundant.
5. **URL or DOI**: Include the link to the document or the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) if it’s an online source. Make sure the link is functional and accessible.
6. **Access Date**: In some styles, such as MLA, you may need to include the date you accessed the document if it’s a web source.
7. **Specific Format**: Follow the specific guidelines of the citation style you’re using. Each style has different requirements for formatting (e.g., APA uses the author-date format, while MLA uses parenthetical citations).
### Citations in Specific Styles:
#### APA (7th Edition):
- Format: Government Agency. (Year). *Title of report* (Report No. if applicable). Publisher. URL
- Example: U.S. Department of Education. (2020). *National Assessment of Educational Progress* (Report No. NCES 2021-054). National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2021054
#### MLA (9th Edition):
- Format: Government Agency. *Title of Report*. Publisher, Year, URL.
- Example: U.S. Department of Education. *National Assessment of Educational Progress*. National Center for Education Statistics, 2020, https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2021054.
#### Chicago (17th Edition):
- Format: Government Agency. Year. *Title of Report*. Publisher. URL.
- Example: U.S. Department of Education. 2020. *National Assessment of Educational Progress*. National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2021054.
### Additional Considerations:
- **Clarify Abbreviations**: When mentioning government agencies, spell out the full name upon first reference, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
- **Different Types of Sources**: Be aware that governmental sources can include reports, laws, regulations, and hearing transcripts, each requiring proper citation according to its format.
- **Local and International Sources**: Remember to adapt these guidelines for local or international governmental sources, as formatting may differ (e.g., citing a European Union document might have distinct requirements).
Make sure to always refer to the specific style guide you’re following for comprehensive instructions and examples related to governmental citations.
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