Vancouver Citation Guide - Government-document

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

Learn how to cite government documents in Vancouver style.

Citation Format

[1] Agency Name. Document title. Publication No. Number. Place: Publisher; Year [cited Date]. Available from: URL.

Example

[1] U.S. Department of Education. Research Guidelines. Pub. No. ED-2023-001. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office; 2023 [cited 2024 Jan 15]. Available from: www.example.com.

Important Notes

Use numbered citations
Include agency and publication number
Specify [Internet] if online and include URL

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