How to Cite a Magazine Article in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite print and online magazine articles 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 magazine article in your reference list:
[1] A. A. Author, "Title of Article," Magazine Name, vol. #, no. #, pp. xx–xx, Mon. Year.
IEEE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
[1]
Narrative
Author [1] reported...
Key IEEE Formatting Rules
- Put the article title in quotation marks and italicize the magazine name.
- Use "vol.", "no.", and "pp." abbreviations.
- Include the abbreviated month and year at the end.
- 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 magazine article.
- 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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