IEEE Citation Guide

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IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) citation style uses numbered references. It is standard in engineering, computer science, and technology fields.

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When Should You Use IEEE?

Engineering papers
Computer science research
Technology journals
Conference papers
Technical reports

Book Citation Example

Smith, J. (2024). Research Methods. Academic Press.

Journal Article Example

Smith, J. (2024). Research Methods in Education. Journal of Research, 12(3), 55–70.

Website Example

World Health Organization. (2024). Mental health. https://www.who.int

Common Citation Mistakes

Missing publication dates
Incorrect author formatting
Missing page numbers where required
Incorrect capitalization
Improper reference ordering