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How to Cite a Blog Post in Vancouver (ICMJE)

Learn how to cite blog posts and online opinion pieces in Vancouver format (ICMJE). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Vancouver Reference List Format

Here is the standard Vancouver format for citing a blog post in your reference list:

Author AA. Title of post [blog]. Blog Name. Year Mon Day [cited Year Mon Day]. Available from: https://url

Vancouver In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(1)

Narrative

Author (1) argued...

Key Vancouver Formatting Rules

  • Do not italicize the post title or the blog name.
  • Add the [blog] designator after the post title.
  • Give the publication date, a [cited] date, then 'Available from:' and the URL.
  • Number references in order of first appearance in the text.

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 Vancouver (ICMJE) 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 Vancouver requirements.

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