How to Cite a Webinar in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite live and recorded online webinars and web seminars 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 webinar in your reference list:
[1] A. A. Presenter, "Title of Webinar," Sponsoring Organization, Webinar, Month Day, Year. [Online]. Available: URL
IEEE Example for a Webinar
A complete IEEE reference for a webinar, formatted by the official IEEE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
[1] S. Kaur, “Managing references without losing your mind,” Research Skills Network, May 09, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.example.org/webinars/references
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 presenter explains...
Key IEEE Formatting Rules
- List the presenter's initials and surname, then the webinar title in quotation marks.
- Name the sponsoring organization, label it "Webinar," and give the date.
- Add "[Online]. Available:" with the URL for a recording.
- Number references in order of first appearance.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your webinar.
- 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.
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