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How to Cite Wikipedia in IEEE (standard)

Learn how to cite Wikipedia articles and wiki entries 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 Wikipedia in your reference list:

[1] "Title of article," Wikipedia. [Online]. Available: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_of_article. [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], the entry states...

Key IEEE Formatting Rules

  • Put the article title in quotation marks and italicize Wikipedia.
  • Add "[Online]. Available:" followed by the URL.
  • Give the accessed date in [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year] form.
  • 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 Wikipedia.
  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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