How to Cite a Report in CSE (8th Edition)

This guide explains how to format a report citation in CSE (8th 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 CSE (8th Edition):

Template

Author(s) or Organization. Year. Title. Place: Publisher. Report No.: number.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

(WHO 2023)

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

World Health Organization. 2023. Global status report on road safety 2023. Geneva (Switzerland): WHO. [accessed 2026 Mar 28]. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240086517.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the author
Use the individual author(s) or organizational name. Format individual names as Last Name plus initials.
2
Add the year
Place the year after the author, followed by a period.
3
Write the report title
Use sentence case. Do not italicize. End with a period.
4
Add publication details
Write the city with state/country abbreviation in parentheses, a colon, and the publisher name.
5
Include report number and/or URL
If a report number exists, add "Report No.:" followed by the number. For online reports, add an access date and URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Italicizing the report title (CSE does not use italics).
Using headline-style capitalization instead of sentence case.
Omitting the state or country abbreviation after the city.
Forgetting the access date for online reports.
Not including the report number when one is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I format the report number in CSE?

Use "Report No.:" followed by the number. For example: Report No.: WHO/NMH/NVI/18.1. Place this after the publisher information.

Do I need an access date for online reports in CSE?

Yes. CSE requires an access date for all online sources. Format it as [accessed Year Mon Day] before the URL.

What if the report author and publisher are the same organization?

List the organization as both author and publisher. CSE does not use abbreviations like 'Author' in place of the publisher name.

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 organizational name. Format individual names as Last Name plus initials.

Add the year

Place the year after the author, followed by a period.

Write the report title

Use sentence case. Do not italicize. End with a period.

Add publication details

Write the city with state/country abbreviation in parentheses, a colon, and the publisher name.

Include report number and/or URL

If a report number exists, add "Report No.:" followed by the number. For online reports, add an access date and URL.