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How to Cite a Report in ACS (4th edition)

Learn how to cite a report or white paper in ACS format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

ACS Reference List Format

Here is the standard ACS format for citing a report in your reference list:

Follow the standard ACS template for this source type.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your report.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the ACS (4th 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 ACS requirements.

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Cite a Report in Other Styles

Report in APAReport in MLAReport in ChicagoReport in HarvardReport in VancouverReport in IEEEReport in AMAReport in TurabianReport in CSEReport in BibTeXReport in NatureReport in OSCOLAReport in BluebookReport in AGLCReport in ASAReport in APSAReport in AAAReport in NLMReport in ACMReport in APSReport in AIPReport in CellReport in ScienceReport in PLOSReport in BMJReport in LancetReport in JAMAReport in Elsevier HarvardReport in Springer

Cite Other Sources in ACS

Website in ACSBook in ACSJournal Article in ACSYouTube Video in ACSPodcast in ACSNewspaper Article in ACSPDF in ACSInterview in ACSSocial Media Post in ACSGovernment Document in ACSDissertation or Thesis in ACSConference Paper in ACSLecture or PowerPoint in ACSImage or Photograph in ACSMovie or Film in ACSTV Show in ACSSong or Music in ACSCourt Case in ACSPatent in ACSEncyclopedia Entry in ACSDictionary Entry in ACSDataset in ACSSoftware or App in ACSPress Release in ACS

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