Library guides: APA 7th Referencing Guide: Organizational reports, government reports &amp; documents

Abbreviating groups as authors

Group authors can be an organisation, professional association, company, government department
Include the full name of the group the first time it is used. The abbreviation is included in square brackets.
If the abbreviation is well known, it can be included for subsequent uses.

In-text Example:

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund ([UNICEF], 2018)

(United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund [UNICEF], 2018)

The full group name should be used in the reference list.

Report - group author

When a government agency, department, or branch is the (group) author, use the most specific agency as the author, if more than one layer of government agency is displayed.

Elements of the reference

**Group author(s) - use & for multiple authors. (Year). Title of report - italicised (Report number - if available). Publisher - include if different to author. URL**

In-text citation

(World Health Organization, 2014) OR The World Health Organization (2014) presents ...

Reference list

World Health Organization. (2014). Comprehensive implementation plan on maternal, infant and young child nutrition. https://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/CIP_document/en/

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Report - individual author

Check the title or cover page for the author; if a person is named on the title page, use them as the author. If applicable, include the name of the group as part of the source element.

Elements of the reference

**Author(s) - last name, initial(s) - use & for multiple authors. (Year). Title of report - italicised (Report number - if available). Publisher - include if different to author. URL**

In-text citation

(Curnock & Marshall, 2019) OR Curnock and Marshall (2019) show that ...

Reference list

Curnock, M., & Marshall, N. (2019). Changes in the state of Great Barrier Reef tourism from 2013 to 2017. CSIRO. https://doi.org/10.25919/5d029d3964301

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Report - print

The author and publisher must be recorded as they appeared when the document was published.

Elements of the reference

Group author(s) or Individual author(s) - last name, initial(s) - use & for multiple authors. (Year). Title of report - italicised (Report number - if available). Publisher - include if different to author.

In-text citations

(Department of Finance and Administration, 2006) OR The Department of Finance and Administration (2006) indicates ...

(Shannon et al., 2003) OR According to Shannon et al. (2003) ...

Reference list

Government department as author and publisher

Department of Finance and Administration. (2006). Delivering Australian Government services: Managing multiple channels: A guide for the strategic assessment and development of service delivery channels.

Individuals as authors

[Note this publication has 6 authors: treat as per a book with multiple authors.]

Shannon, C., Wakerman, J., Hill, P., Barnes, T., Griew, R., & Ritchie, A. (2003). Achievements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health: Summary report. Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health.

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Technical report - print or online

Elements of the reference

Group author or Individual author(s) - last name, initial(s) - use & for multiple authors. (Year). Title of report - italicised (Report number - if available). Publisher - include if different to author. URL - if available

In-text citations

(Murray-Darling Basin Authority, 2005) OR According to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (2005) ...

(Queensland Health, 2014) OR Queensland Health (2014) mentions ...

Reference list

Print example

Murray-Darling Basin Authority. (2005). Lower Darling reach report (MDBA No. 5).

Online example

Queensland Health. (2014). Lyssavirus in bats prompts reminder not to touch the animal (QH No. 235). http://www.health.qld.gov.au/news/stories/140313-lyssavirus.asp

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Industry or corporate report

Elements of the reference

Group author or Individual author(s) - last name, initial(s) - use & for multiple authors. (Year). Title of report - italicised (Report number - if available). Publisher - include if different to author. URL

In-text citation

(The Coca-Cola Company, 2017) OR The Coca-Cola Company (2017) has found that ....

Reference list

The Coca-Cola Company. (2017). 2016 sustainability report. http://www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/private/fileassets/pdf/2017/2016-sustainability/2016-Sustainability-Report-The-Coca-Cola-Company.pdf

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Report - Coroner

Elements of the reference

Group author or Individual author(s) - last name, initial(s) - use & for multiple authors. (Year). Title of report - italicised (Report number - if available). Publisher - include if different to author. URL

In-text citation

The inquest found that ... (Queensland Courts, 2011)

Reference list

Queensland Courts. (2011). Inquest into the death of Ross Philip Schumacher (2006/16). https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/110259/Schumacher-findings.pdf

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Brochure/pamphlet

Treat brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets etc. like report references. Indicate the type of publication in square brackets after the title, unless the publication type is included in the title. Do not add the Publisher if it is the same as the author.

Elements of the reference

Group author or Individual author(s) - last name, Initial(s). (Year). Title of brochure - italicised [Type of publication, e.g. Brochure or Pamphlet]. Publisher - include if different to author. URL - if available

In-text citation

(My Aged Care Services, 2019) OR ... as indicated by My Aged Care Services (2019).

(Southern Cross University, 2008) OR Southern Cross University (2008) provides ...

Reference list

My Aged Care Services. (2019). Your pathway to accessing a home care package [Brochure]. Australian Government. https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-07/your-pathway-to-accessing-a-home-care-package.pdf

Southern Cross University. (2008). Copyright and you: A guide for staff [Brochure].

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