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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

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your website.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the IEEE (standard) 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 IEEE requirements.

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