How to cite an online report in APA
To cite an online report in a reference entry in APA style 6th edition include the following elements:
- Author(s) of the report: Give the last name and initials (e. g. Watson, J. D.) of up to seven authors with the last name preceded by an ampersand (&). For eight or more authors include the first six names followed by an ellipsis (…) and add the last author's name.
- Year of publication: Give the year in brackets followed by a full stop.
- Title of the report: Only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.
- URL or database name: Give the full URL of the web page including the protocol (http:// or https://).
Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of an online report in APA style 6th edition:
. (Year of publication). Title of the report. Retrieved from URL or database name
APA reference list examples
Take a look at our reference list examples that demonstrate the APA style guidelines for an online report citation in action:
Examples
A report retrieved online
. (2006). Annual report, 2005. Retrieved from World Health Organization website: https://apps.who.int/ iris/bitstream/handle/10665/69505/WHO_MPS_07.01_eng.pdf
Note: Reports retrieved online have to include a retrieval statement with the publisher unless the publisher has been identified as the author
A report retrieved online
. (2018). Financial report of the United States Government. Retrieved from https://fiscal.treasury.gov/files/reports-statements/financial-report/2018/03282019-FR(Final).pdf
This citation style guide is based on the official Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition).
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