How do I cite government reports in Chicago Style?

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This question has been updated to the 18th edition of Chicago Style.
If you are using 17th edition, see this Library Handout, Purdue OWL, or contact a librarian.

 

These are usually PDFs that can be downloaded and not webpages.  If you wish to cite a page from a government’s website, see the FAQ “How do I cite a webpage made by an organization or business in Chicago Style?”

 

Footnote:

  1. Government Agency, Report Title (Report Number if applicable, Place of Publication: Parent Agency if applicable, date): page number, URL.

 

  1. Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Indoor Air Quality and Student Performance (EPA/402/K-03/006, Washington D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, August 2003): 3, https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi/100045VK.PDF?Dockey=100045VK.PDF.

 

Shortened Footnote:

  1. Government Agency, Report Title shortened, page number if applicable. 

 

  1. Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Indoor Air Quality, 3.

 

Bibliography:

 

Government Agency.  Report Title. Report Number. Place of Publication: Parent Agency if applicable, date. URL.

 

Office of Radiation and Indoor Air. Indoor Air Quality and Student Performance. EPA/402/K-03/006. Washington D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,  August 2003. https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi/100045VK.PDF?Dockey=100045VK.PDF.

 

If you need further help, contact a librarian. 

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