How to Cite a Report

Technical reports, white papers, and organizational documents.

What You'll Need

Report Title
Author(s)
Date Published
Publisher/Organization
Report Number
URL

Look for a report number on the cover or title page. Note the issuing organization, which may differ from the authors.

Example Citations

APA
International Energy Agency. (2023). World Energy Outlook 2023. IEA Publications. https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2023
In-text (International Energy Agency, 2023)
MLA Handbook (in-text citations)
International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2023. IEA Publications, 2023, https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2023.
In-text (International Energy Agency)
CMOS 17e with Bluebook (notes and bibliography [14.19])
International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2023. Paris: IEA Publications, 2023. https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2023.
Footnote International Energy Agency, World Energy Outlook 2023 (Paris: IEA Publications, 2023), https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2023.

Other Source Types

Website Book Journal Article Newspaper Article Book Chapter Thesis/Dissertation Video Podcast/Broadcast Magazine Article Software Dataset Patent Legal Case Legislation Bill Regulation Hearing Standard Treaty Conference Paper Manuscript Review Book Review Classic Work Reference Entry Dictionary Entry Encyclopedia Entry Periodical Collection Interview Speech Song Musical Score Graphic Figure Map Performance Event Pamphlet Article Document Post Blog Post Personal Communication