Miscellaneous Documents
The following formula can be adapted for numerous documents that do not fit into other categories listed on this website. Include a description in square brackets after the title to indicate what type of document it is. If the author is the same as the publisher, do not repeat the information. If the documents were accessed on the library database and no DOI is available, treat them as print documents.
Misc Documents with DOI or URL
Formula
Author, A. (Year, Month Day). Title of document [Description]. Publisher. DOI or URL
Examples
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Share the fun…not the germs, and make a healthy splash! [Brochure]. https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/pdf/swimming/resources/share-fun-not-germs-508c.pdf
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. (2019). Transforming long-term care to keep residents healthy and safe [Policy brief]. https://rnao.ca/sites/rnao-ca/files/Transforming_long-term_care_QPD_2019_Final_Public.pdf
Misc Documents With no DOI, Either Print or Accessed From Library Database
Formula
Author, A. (Year, Month Day). Title of document [Description]. Publisher.
Examples
Counselling Services. (2012). Counselling services: hope, inspire, support, succeed [Brochure].
Ikea. (2019). Ikea kitchens 2019 [Catalog].