How to Cite a Report in AMA 11th Edition

This guide explains how to format a report citation in AMA 11th Edition. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a report in AMA 11th Edition:

Template

Author(s)/Organisation. Title of Report. Publisher; Year. Report number.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

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Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

National Institute of Mental Health. *Technology and the Future of Mental Health Treatment*. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2022. NIH Publication No. 22-MH-8138.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the author
Use the individual author(s) or the full organisational name.
2
Write the report title
Italicise the title. Use title case. End with a full stop.
3
Add the publisher and year
Write the publisher name, a semicolon, and the year. End with a full stop.
4
Include the report number
Write the report number or designation after the year.
5
Add URL if applicable
For online reports, include 'Accessed Month Day, Year.' followed by the URL (no trailing full stop).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not italicising the report title.
Omitting the report number when one is available.
Forgetting the semicolon between the publisher and year.
Adding a place of publication (not required in AMA 11th edition for reports issued by well-known organisations).
Using full stops after author initials.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a government report in AMA?

Use the government agency as the author and the parent department as the publisher. Include the report number if available. Example: National Center for Education Statistics. Digest of Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education; 2022. NCES 2023-009.

Do I include the publisher location for reports in AMA?

AMA 11th edition generally does not require the publisher location. However, for lesser-known publishers, you may include the city for clarity.

Is the report title italicised in AMA?

Yes. Report titles are italicised in AMA style, similar to book titles.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your report:

Author(s) or Organization
Year of publication
Title of report
Report number (if applicable)
Publisher or issuing organization
URL or DOI

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Step-by-Step Guide

Identify the author

Use the individual author(s) or the full organisational name.

Write the report title

Italicise the title. Use title case. End with a full stop.

Add the publisher and year

Write the publisher name, a semicolon, and the year. End with a full stop.

Include the report number

Write the report number or designation after the year.

Add URL if applicable

For online reports, include 'Accessed Month Day, Year.' followed by the URL (no trailing full stop).