How to Cite a Poem in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite poems, verse, and poetry from anthologies or collections in IEEE format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
IEEE Reference List Format
Here is the standard IEEE format for citing a poem in your reference list:
[1] A. A. Author, "Title of poem," in Title of Anthology, E. Editor, Ed. Place: Publisher, Year, pp. xx–xx.
IEEE Example for a Poem
A complete IEEE reference for a poem, formatted by the official IEEE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
[1] I. Whitcombe, “Reading room at dusk,” in Collected Poems, 1990-2010, O. Pratt, Ed., Chicago: Lakeshore Press, 2012, pp. 112–113.
Matching in-text citation: [1]
IEEE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
[1]
Narrative
In [1], the poet 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 IEEE (standard) 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 IEEE requirements.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.
CSL style record: ieee.csl
Editorial sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a poem in IEEE?
- To cite a poem in IEEE (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the IEEE format for a poem citation?
- The IEEE format for a poem is: [1] A. A. Author, "Title of poem," in Title of Anthology, E. Editor, Ed. Place: Publisher, Year, pp. xx–xx.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a poem in IEEE?
- In IEEE, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]
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