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How to Cite an Online Course in Cell (current)

Learn how to cite online courses and MOOCs (Coursera, edX, Udemy, FutureLearn) in Cell format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Cell Reference List Format

Here is the standard Cell format for citing an online course in your reference list:

Cell Example for an Online Course

A complete Cell reference for an online course, formatted by the official Cell CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

1. Duarte, I. (2024). Academic writing for graduate students. OpenLearn. https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing.

Matching in-text citation: 1

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your online course.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Cell (current) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Cell requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: cell.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite an online course in Cell?
To cite an online course in Cell (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the Cell format for an online course citation?
The Cell format for an online course is: 1. Duarte, I. (2024). Academic writing for graduate students. OpenLearn. https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing.
What does the in-text citation look like for an online course in Cell?
In Cell, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

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