How to Cite a Blog Post in CSE (8th edition)
Learn how to cite blog posts and online opinion pieces in CSE format (8th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
CSE Reference List Format
Here is the standard CSE format for citing a blog post in your reference list:
Author AA. Year Mon Day. Title of post [blog]. Blog Name; [accessed Year Mon Day]. https://url.
CSE Example for a Blog Post
A complete CSE reference for a blog post, formatted by the official CSE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Bell J. 2024. Why I stopped using footnotes. Writing in Public [Internet]. [accessed 2026 Jan 10]. https://www.example.org/blog/footnotes
Matching in-text citation: (Bell 2024)
CSE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Author 2024)
Narrative
Author (2024) notes...
Key CSE Formatting Rules
- Give the author, year, month, and day, then the post title with a [blog] designator.
- Follow with the blog name and an [accessed] date.
- End with the URL.
- Use the name-year or citation-sequence system consistently with the rest of your paper.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your blog post.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the CSE (8th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match CSE requirements.
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