How do I cite publications from the US Government Printing Office?
ANSWER:
If an author lists US Government Printing Office as the publisher, AMA prefers you to obtain the name of the issuing bureau, agency, or department, if possible.
Government/Agency Bulletin:
References to bulletins published by departments or agencies of a government should include the following information, in the order indicated:
Tip: Government Reports are treated the same as an electronic journal and book reference.
Example:
WomensHealth.gov. Statistics: autoimmune diseases. Updated June 17, 2009. Accessed January 11, 2012. http://www.womenshealth.gov/statistics/statistics-by-topic/autoimmune-diseases.cfm
U.S. Government Accountability Office. Reported Status of Department of Defense's Enterprise Resource Planning Systems. GAO-12-565R. Published March 30, 2012. Accessed April 2, 2012. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-565R
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