ACS Citation Guide - Government-document

How to Cite a Government Document in ACS: Format and Examples

Learn how to cite government documents in ACS style.

Citation Format

(1) Agency Name. Document Title; Publication No. Number; Publisher: Place, Year. URL (accessed Date).

Example

(1) U.S. Department of Education. Research Guidelines; Pub. No. ED-2023-001; Government Printing Office: Washington, DC, 2023. www.example.com (accessed January 15, 2024).

Important Notes

  • Use numbered citations
  • Include agency and publication number
  • Add URL and access date

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