Citation of IPUMS MTUS

The IPUMS MTUS terms of use stipulate that the data are appropriately cited. Publications and research reports should include the appropriate citation. The current IPUMS MTUS citation is as follows:

For policy briefs, online resources, or articles in the popular press, we recommend that you cite the use of IPUMS MTUS data as follows:

IPUMS MTUS, University of Minnesota, www.ipums.org.

Data users should also cite the original data providers for any samples they include; the original data providers are available from the IPUMS MTUS sample description page.

Please see the IPUMS MTUS DOI version history for previous versions of the data and the revision history for documentation about changes to the data over time.

The terms of use further require that data users provide us with the title and full citation for any publications, research reports, or educational materials making use of the data or documentation. Please add citations to the IPUMS bibliography.

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