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How to cite reports without authors?

October 30, 2025
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When citing a report lacking individual author names, treat the issuing organization or institution as the author in your citation. This approach is standard practice in academic referencing systems. The organization responsible for publishing the report is listed in the author position. Always provide the full report title and the complete publication date. If the organization has a well-known abbreviation, use it consistently after the first full mention. Locate the required reference details on the report's title page or copyright page. Ensure the publisher information reflects the entity acting as the author whenever feasible. Cite the organization-author and the report title following your chosen style guide's specific format for such sources. Common formats resemble: *Organization Name. (Year). Title of report (Report No. if applicable). Publisher Name if distinct.* This practice accurately attributes the source to its originating body, maintains scholarly integrity by avoiding unattributed content, and enables readers to locate the original document. For instance, "(World Health Organization. (2023). Global report on...)."
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