If a government department or organization is both the author and the publisher, only list it as the author. If individuals are named as authors, list the government department or organization as the publisher. Only include a description of format if the title is unclear of format delivery or if a less common type of format, such as a conference or presentation.
General Format
Name of department or organization (Date of Publication). Title of Report [if applicable, Description of format if less common].Retrieved date, from http://website.com
Department or organization as author
Western Fire Chiefs Association. (2024). After-action report Maui wildfires, August 7-11, 2023: County of Maui, Department of Fire and Public Safety. https://www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/146279/2023-Wildfire-After-Action-Report
Individuals named as author acting for department or organization
Miller, S. and Morefield, E. (2024). Virtual reality (VR) training systems for first responders: market survey report. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory. United States. Department of Homeland Security. Science and Technology Directorate. DAGER Technology, LLC. https://www.dhs.gov/group/13025/saver/virtual-reality-training-systems-first-responders
Workshops and presentations
United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency. National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (2022, October 11-12). U. S. Fire Administrator's Summit on Fire Prevention and Control: October 11-12, 2022 [Conference Session]. https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fire-administrators-summit-proceedings-report.pdf
Hawthorne, E. and Grant, C.C. (2021, October 12-14). Firefighting foams: fire service roadmap workshop. [Virtual Workshop]. Fire Protection Research Foundation.
Always check with your instructor is there's a preference in citation style.
The Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) is the complete set of regulations from state agencies. 527 CMR 1.00 is the MA Fire Code which contains 75 chapters and subtopics and notes; it is meant to be read in conjunction with the NFPA 2021 Fire Code. Note: Both are available in print at the Danvers campus library.
For the in-text reference, use NFPA code number or MA 527 CMR code number.
NFPA 1 Fire Code 2021
Online: NFPA code number: Title of the code. (year of the edition). NFPA 1-Fire Code. National Fire Protection Association. http://codesonline.nfpa.org
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of sprinkler systems. (2021). NFPA 1-Fire Code. National Fire Protection Association. http://codesonline.nfpa.org
Print: NFPA code number: Title of the code. (year of the edition). NFPA 1-Fire Code. National Fire Protection Association.
NFPA 16.6 Fire safety during demolition. (2021). NFPA 1-Fire Code. National Fire Protection Association.
Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code 527 CMR 1.00
Online: MA 527 CMR 1.00 with full number and title of code. (year of the edition). Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. https://www.mass.gov/doc/527-cmr-1-massachusetts-comprehensive-fire-safety-code/download
MA 527 CMR 1.12.8.39.2 Fireworks. (2022). Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. https://www.mass.gov/doc/527-cmr-1-massachusetts-comprehensive-fire-safety-code/download
Print: MA 527 CMR 1.00 with full number and title of code. (year of the edition). Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MA 527 CMR 1.13.10.4.2 Expiration of Fireworks User Certificate. (2022). Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
With online sources, you may not be able to find every element. Include as much information as is available.
General Format
Author Last name, F. I. (Date of Publication). Web article title (if applicable) [Description of Form]. Title of Website. Retrieved date, from http://website.com
Web page
Cherney, K., & Nall, R. (2017, June 23). Aseptic Technique. Healthline. Retrieved August 11, 2017, from http://www.healthline.com/health/aseptic-technique
Entire Web site
American Psychological Association. (2017). American Psychological Association. Retrieved August 11, 2017, from http://www.apa.org/topics/index.aspx
Video from Database
Oncological nurse career Q&A: Professional advice and insight [Video file]. (2016). Retrieved August 10, 2017, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=97330&xtid=113073
Journal article from database (with DOI)
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number, page range. doi:0000000/000000000000 or http://dx.doi.org/10.0000/0000
Warner, N. S., Warner, M. A., Moeschler, S. M., & Hoelzer, B. C. (2015). Pain Management in Four-Limb Amputation: A Case Report. Pain Practice, 15(7), E76-E80. doi:10.1111/papr.12307
Journal article from database (no DOI)
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number, Page Range. http://www.journalhomepage.com/full/url/
Vaughan, J., & Parry, A. (2016). Assessment and management of the septic patient: part 1. British Journal Of Nursing, 25(17), 958-964. https://info.britishjournalofnursing.com
Journal article in print (no DOI)
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number, page range.
Vaughan, J., & Parry, A. (2016). Assessment and management of the septic patient: part 1. British Journal Of Nursing, 25(17), 958-964.
Newspaper Article
Author Last name, First Initial. Second Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article title: Subtitle. Newspaper Title, page range. URL [if viewed online]
Goodnough, A. (2017, July 7). Report Finds a Decline in Opioid Prescriptions After a 2010 Peak. The New York Times, A13.
Include as much information as is available. U.S.C. is short for United States Code. If a federal law has several scattered sections, list the public law number and statute; otherwise, add et seq to include all additions. § is the abbreviation for Section. To add the §: on Windows, hold down the Alt key and type the numbers 0167. On Macs, hold down the Option key and type the number 6. Alternatively, you can insert it through the Insert > Symbol menu.
General Format
Name of Statute, Title number, Source, Section number(s). (Year). http://website.com
Federal Statute
National Fire Data Center, 15 USC § 2208. (1974) https://uscode.house.gov/statviewer.htm?volume=88&page=1541
State Statute
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 148, Section 28. (2006). https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter148/Section28
Note: Massachusetts General Law can be abbreviated in text as MGL.
General Format
Author Last name, F. I. (Date). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher.
Editor Last name, F. I. (Ed.). (Date) Book title. Publisher.
Book
Ross, A. I. (2012). The anthropology of alternative medicine. Berg.
Electronic Book found in a database
VanMeter, K. C., & Hubert, R. J. (2013). Pathophysiology for the health professions. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nscc-ebooks/detail.action?docID=2072454
Book with Multiple Authors
Author Late name, First Initial. Second Initial., & Author Last name, First Initial. Second Initial. (Year). Book title: Subtitle. Publisher.
Wilkinson, J.M., Treas, L.S., Barnett, K.L.,& Smith, M.H. (2016). Fundamentals of nursing. F.A. Davis Company.
Article or chapter in an edited book
Author Surname [of Chapter or Article], First Initial. Second Initial. (Year). Article or chapter title. In Editor First Initial. Second Initial. Surname (Ed.), Book title: Subtitle (pp. page range of article or chapter use p. for single page article). Publisher.
Article from a Reference Book
Vandenbos, G.R. (Ed.). (2015). Abandonment. In APA dictionary of psychology. American Psychological Association