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How to Cite a Report in PLOS (current)

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

PLOS Reference List Format

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

Follow the standard PLOS 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 PLOS (current) 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 PLOS 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 ACSReport 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 BMJReport in LancetReport in JAMAReport in Elsevier HarvardReport in Springer

Cite Other Sources in PLOS

Website in PLOSBook in PLOSJournal Article in PLOSYouTube Video in PLOSPodcast in PLOSNewspaper Article in PLOSMagazine Article in PLOSBlog Post in PLOSWikipedia in PLOSPDF in PLOSInterview in PLOSSocial Media Post in PLOSGovernment Document in PLOSDissertation or Thesis in PLOSConference Paper in PLOSLecture or PowerPoint in PLOSWebinar in PLOSOnline Course in PLOSPowerPoint Presentation in PLOSImage or Photograph in PLOSMovie or Film in PLOSDocumentary in PLOSTV Show in PLOSSong or Music in PLOSPoem in PLOSCourt Case in PLOSPatent in PLOSEncyclopedia Entry in PLOSDictionary Entry in PLOSDataset in PLOSSoftware or App in PLOSVideo Game in PLOSPress Release in PLOSPreprint in PLOSBook Chapter in PLOSChatGPT in PLOSBible in PLOSTED Talk in PLOSEmail in PLOSReddit or Forum Post in PLOSX (Twitter) Post in PLOSMap in PLOS

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