How to Cite Wikipedia in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite Wikipedia articles and wiki entries 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 Wikipedia in your reference list:
[1] "Title of article," Wikipedia. [Online]. Available: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_of_article. [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year].
IEEE Example for Wikipedia
A complete IEEE reference for Wikipedia, formatted by the official IEEE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
[1] “Citation,” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Aug. 02, 2024. Accessed: Jan. 10, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Citation&oldid=1234567890
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 entry states...
Key IEEE Formatting Rules
- Put the article title in quotation marks and italicize Wikipedia.
- Add "[Online]. Available:" followed by the URL.
- Give the accessed date in [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year] form.
- 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 Wikipedia.
- 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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