How to Cite a Website in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite webpages, online articles, and web content 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 website in your reference list:
[1] A. A. Author, "Title of page," Website Name. [Online]. Available: https://www.example.com/page. [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year].
IEEE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
[1]
Narrative
In [1], Smith reported...
Key IEEE Formatting Rules
- Put the title in quotation marks.
- Italicize the website name.
- Use [Online] and Available: for the URL.
- Include [Accessed: Mon. Day, 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 website.
- 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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