Data studies used in the preparation of papers, presentations and writings for publication should be fully cited in the resulting work. This page provides links to guides from some of our major data providers on how to prepare these citations.

• Citing Electronic Data Files
  A guide from ICPSR. Note: most ICPSR study descriptions include a study-specific bibliographic citation.

 
• How to cite electronic media
  A general guide from NCHS covering a variety of electronic products.

 
• Suggested Citation Styles for our Internet Information
  A guide from the Bureau of the Census which includes examples for dynamically-generated tables.

 
• Citation Styles Online: A reference guide to using internet sources
  This link is to Chapter 6: Using APA Style to Cite and Document Sources.

 
• Citing Government Information Sources Using MLA
  Includes chapters on Statistical Publications, Dynamically-generated Datasets, and American FactFinder.

 
• Citing Records in the National Archives of the United States
  Among the types of sources for which guidelines are provided is a section entitled, Guidelines for Citing Electronic Records.

 
• Roper Center's Guidelines for Bibliographic Citations
  Instructions on citing Roper data studies are included in their Responsible Use Statement.

 
• How to Cite Statistics Canada Products
  Although specific to Statistics Canada, the recommendations and examples deal with the commong components needed for referencing a statistical source regardless of author.

 
• Citing Electronic Resources
  This guide, prepared by Columbia University Libraries, is a broader look at the range of types of electronic publications.