Economics Research Guide

It is important to cite not only the literature consulted but also the data or statistics used. The elements of a data/statistics citation include:

• Author(s)/Creator
• Title
• Year of publication: The date when the statistics/dataset was published or released (rather than the collection or coverage date)
• Publisher: the data center/repository
• Any applicable identifier (including edition or version)
• Availability and access: URL or other location information for the data/statistics

The following links provide you with useful guides to citing statistical data. Use these along with the citation style guide recommended by your instructor.

• Statistics Canada's Guide "How to Cite Statistics Canada Products"

• How to Cite Data  (UBC Library)

Researching ethically is also researching efficiently: By completing the tutorials listed below "not only will you learn how to avoid plagiarism, but you'll also pick up some good research tips too."