How to Cite a Report in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite a report or white paper 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 report in your reference list:
[1] A. A. Author, Title of Report, Rep. No. xxx. Place: Publisher, Year.
IEEE Example for a Report
A complete IEEE reference for a report, formatted by the official IEEE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
[1] F. Doyle and K. Ahmed, “The state of academic integrity,” Centre for Learning Research, Dublin, Research report RR-2024-08, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.example.org/reports/integrity
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 report states...
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your report.
- 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
Metadata to collect
- author or issuing organization
- report title
- report number or series
- publisher
- year
- DOI or URL
Common metadata traps
- Do not repeat the publisher when it is the same as the author.
- Include the report number so readers can tell it from similar titles in the same series.
Editorial sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a report in IEEE?
- To cite a report 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 report citation?
- The IEEE format for a report is: [1] A. A. Author, Title of Report, Rep. No. xxx. Place: Publisher, Year.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a report in IEEE?
- In IEEE, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]
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