How do I cite a poem in ACM?

To cite a poem in ACM (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What does the in-text citation look like for a poem in ACM?

In ACM, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]

How to Cite a Poem in ACM (current)

Learn how to cite poems, verse, and poetry from anthologies or collections in ACM format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

ACM Reference List Format

Here is the standard ACM format for citing a poem in your reference list:

ACM Example for a Poem

A complete ACM reference for a poem, formatted by the official ACM CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

[1] Iris Whitcombe. 2012. Reading room at dusk. In Collected Poems, 1990-2010, Owen Pratt (ed.). Lakeshore Press, Chicago, 112–113.

Matching in-text citation: [1]

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your poem.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the ACM (current) 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 ACM 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: acm.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a poem in ACM?: To cite a poem in ACM (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the ACM format for a poem citation?: The ACM format for a poem is: [1] Iris Whitcombe. 2012. Reading room at dusk. In Collected Poems, 1990-2010, Owen Pratt (ed.). Lakeshore Press, Chicago, 112–113.
What does the in-text citation look like for a poem in ACM?: In ACM, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]