How do I cite a blog post in IEEE?

To cite a blog post 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 blog post citation?

The IEEE format for a blog post is: [1] A. A. Author, "Title of post," Blog Name, Mon. Day, Year. [Online]. Available: https://url

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How to Cite a Blog Post in IEEE (standard)

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

[1] A. A. Author, "Title of post," Blog Name, Mon. Day, Year. [Online]. Available: https://url

IEEE In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

[1]

Narrative

Author [1] argued...

Key IEEE Formatting Rules

Put the post title in quotation marks and italicize the blog name.
Give the abbreviated month, day, and year of the post.
Add "[Online]. Available:" followed by the URL.
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 blog post.
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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