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Government publications come from many different sources and so can be particularly challenging to cite. The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers [print] does not cover Canadian government sources, and has only a limited section on American government resources (section 5.5.20, pp. 174-177). This online guide was developed by SFU Librarians using the MLA Handbook, 7th edition (2009) as well as The Complete Guide to Citing Government Information Resources : A Manual for Social Science & Business Research [print], adhering to MLA citation standards and rules when they are stated. When citing legal sources, the MLA Handbook recommends adapting Bluebook recommendations to MLA style. Bluebook citation style can be found in Cite Right [print]. ExamplesStanding committee reports
Department reportsBillsNote: do not italicize the titles of laws, acts, or similar documents (MLA Handbook, 7th ed. Section 5.7.14, p. 205 [print]). Government regulations
Note: do not italicize the titles of laws, acts, or similar documents (MLA Handbook, 7th ed. Section 5.7.14, p. 205 [print]). Case lawR. v. Nguyen. 1 S.C.R. 826. Supreme Court of Canada. 2009. Supreme Court of Canada. Web. 1 Mar. 2010. Note: do not italicize the titles of laws, acts, or similar documents (MLA Handbook, 7th ed. Section 5.7.14, p. 205 [print]). Debates (Hansard)Committee proceedingsActs and statutesFederal Accountability Act. Statutes of Canada, c.9. Canada. Department of Justice. 2006. Department of Justice. Web. 13 Feb. 2010. Note: do not italicize the titles of laws, acts, or similar documents (MLA Handbook, 7th ed. Section 5.7.14, p. 205 [print]). StatisticsSee also Library Citing Guide for Statistics Canada, PCensus Estat and CHASS Rules and explanationsOnline vs. print government documentsMany government documents are most often accessed online, and so almost all the examples above are for documents accessed online. In MLA citation style there are a few differences between citing a document online and citing one in print.
Works cited list(MLA Handbook, 7th ed. Section 5.5.20, pp. 174-177 [print])
Provincial: British Columbia. Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. National: Canada. Commission of Inquiry into Part-Time Work.
Canada. Parliament. Senate. Standing Senate Committee on National Finance.
In-text citation (6.4.5)
However, MLA suggests including a long name in the text so that the reading is not interrupted: Abbreviations (5.5.20. p. 175)When citing publications such as bills, reports, resolutions and documents, use these abbreviations where applicable. Note: do not use them to shorten words in the "author" area, but in the part of the citation following the title (see example below). Parliament - Parl. Session - sess. Report - Rept. Resolution - Res. Document - Doc. Additional resourcesLibrary MLA Citation Guide, 8th Edition -- General guide to MLA-style citation Brief Guide to Citing Canadian Government Sources -- Guide by Queen's University for citing government resources. Note that this resource does not use MLA Style, but does have some useful examples. Government Information Citation Guides - Courtesy of Concordia University How do you cite a government website?According to the APA guidelines, one can simply add the URL of the website as an in-text citation, e.g.: The website USA gov (https://www.usa.gov/) claims to be an online guide to government information and services.
How do I cite a government article in MLA?Cite the government agency that issued it as author listing the name of the government followed by the name of the agency (you may abbreviate this if it is identifiable by context), followed by the title of the publication. Then list publication information as usual.
How do you cite an organization website in MLA?Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Page or Document." Title of Website, Name of Organization Affiliated with the Website, Date of copyright or date last modified/updated, URL. Accessed date.
How do I cite a website with no author MLA?When no author is listed, you may omit the author information from the MLA citation for the website and begin, instead, with the title (Handbook 108). “Title of Web Page.” Title of Website, Publisher, date published in day month year format, URL.
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