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How to Cite a Blog Post in CSE (8th edition)

Learn how to cite blog posts and online opinion pieces 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 blog post in your reference list:

Author AA. Year Mon Day. Title of post [blog]. Blog Name; [accessed Year Mon Day]. https://url.

CSE In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Author 2024)

Narrative

Author (2024) notes...

Key CSE Formatting Rules

  • Give the author, year, month, and day, then the post title with a [blog] designator.
  • Follow with the blog name and an [accessed] date.
  • End with the URL.
  • Use the name-year or citation-sequence system consistently with the rest of your paper.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your blog post.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the CSE (8th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match CSE requirements.

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