How to cite a working paper

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format, B16 / R17.4.

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format for a working paper, governed by B16 / R17.4. Worked example, required elements, and the rules that apply.

Example

Dan Black et al., Demographics of the Gay and Lesbian Population in the United States: Evidence from Available Systemic Data Sources 9 (Ctr. for Pol’y Rsch., Working Paper No. 12, 1999).

Governing rules

B16 / R17.4

• 17 — unpublished & forthcoming sources (ordinary roman type).
• 17.4 — working papers.

Required elements

• Author
• Title
• Sponsoring organization
• Working paper designation and number
• Year

Optional elements

• Pincite
• URL

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