How to Cite a Government or Organizational Report in ASA 6
Complete guide with examples for citing reports from government agencies and organizations in ASA 6th edition.
Basic Format: Government Report
Use the specific agency as the author. Include the year, report title (italicized), place of publication, publisher, and retrieval information if online.
Reference List Entry
Agency Name. Year. Title of Report. Place of Publication: Publisher. Retrieved Month Day, Year (URL).
Example: Statistics Canada (Online)
Citation
Statistics Canada. 2024. Labour Force Characteristics by Province, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted. Ottawa: Government of Canada. Retrieved April 8, 2026 (https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-001-x/71-001-x2024001-eng.htm).
In‑Text Citation (Parenthetical)
(Statistics Canada 2024)
Report from an International Organization
Example: WHO
World Health Organization. 2023. Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023. Geneva: WHO. Retrieved April 8, 2026 (https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240080860).
White Paper or Policy Brief
Example
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. 2025. A Just Transition for Fossil Fuel Workers. Ottawa: CCPA. Retrieved April 8, 2026 (https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/just-transition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to include the report number?
ASA style does not require report numbers, but you may include them in parentheses after the title if helpful for identification.
What if the report has no publication date?
Use "N.d." for no date. Include a retrieval date for online reports.