How to Cite a Poem in CSE (8th edition)
Learn how to cite poems, verse, and poetry from anthologies or collections 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 poem in your reference list:
Author AA. Year. Title of poem. In: Editor AA, editor. Title of anthology. Place: Publisher. p. xx–xx.
CSE Example for a Poem
A complete CSE reference for a poem, formatted by the official CSE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Whitcombe I. 2012. Reading room at dusk. In: Pratt O, editor. Collected Poems, 1990-2010. Chicago: Lakeshore Press; p. 112–113.
Matching in-text citation: (Whitcombe 2012)
CSE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Author Year)
Narrative
Author (Year) writes...
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 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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