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Citing GIS Data

APA Format - Citing Data
Scroll down to Data Sets/Graphic Data.
MLA Format - Citing Data
While MLA does not include specific instructions on citing datasets, the general guidelines for electronic resources can be applied to data.
Chicago Style - Citing Data
Chicago Style - Citing Maps
Guide to citing geospatial data, maps, or atlases
A guide to citing GIS data and maps from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Citing Geospatial Data Resources
A guide compiled by the Association of Canadian Maps and Libraries for citing cartographic materials from the University of Waterloo.

Citing Data: Datasets from George Mason University
Guidelines for citing data and examples using different styles
Citing Data from Purdue University
Guidelines and examples of dataset citations