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IEEE Citation Examples

Journal Article

[1] J. D. Smith and M. R. Johnson, "Machine learning in healthcare diagnostics," Nature Medicine, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 123-145, 2024.

Conference Paper

[2] A. B. Williams, "Deep learning for image recognition," in Proc. IEEE Conf. Computer Vision, 2024, pp. 1-8.

Book

[3] A. B. Williams, Introduction to Data Science. New York, NY, USA: Academic Press, 2023.

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IEEE In-Text Citations

Single Citation

Use numbered reference in brackets:

...as shown in recent studies [1].

Multiple Citations

List numbers or use ranges:

...according to [1], [3], [5]-[7].

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IEEE citation format?

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) style uses numbered citations in square brackets [1] that correspond to a numbered reference list. It is the standard for engineering, computer science, and technical publications.

How do IEEE numbered citations work?

Citations are numbered in the order they appear in the text. Use [1] for the first citation, [2] for the second, etc. The same number is used each time you cite the same source.

What fields use IEEE citation format?

IEEE is standard in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, telecommunications, and other technical fields. It is required for IEEE conference papers and journal submissions.

How do I cite a website in IEEE format?

For websites, include author, title in quotes, website name, URL, and accessed date. Example: [1] J. Smith, "Article Title," Website.com. https://example.com (accessed Jan. 15, 2024).

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