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Citing Government Sources

How to Cite Government Documents: American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition. Created by the University of Nebraska Kearney.

How to Cite Government Documents: Modern Language Association (MLA) 7th edition. Created by the University of Nebraska Kearney.

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APA Citations Tipsheet-7th ed.
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MLA Citation Style Tipsheet 9th Edition
2021 update for the most current edition of MLA format. Be sure to ask your professor which format to use, APA or MLA.

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