Government documents can be especially difficult to cite. They don't necessarily follow the same formats as commercial publications (purpose, style, and content vary widely) and consequently they don't necessarily contain the same type of publication information (author, title, publisher, date). If you don't find the standard information or a suggested citation on a government document, the links on this page can help.
Citing Records in the National Archives of the United States
Legal, Public, and Unpublished Materials is a brief guide from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
In addition to the resources listed above, it's a good idea to consult the style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) that is appropriate for your project. The titles listed here are available at Harold Washington College Library:
