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How to Cite Wikipedia in Vancouver (ICMJE)

Learn how to cite Wikipedia articles and wiki entries in Vancouver format (ICMJE). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Vancouver Reference List Format

Here is the standard Vancouver format for citing Wikipedia in your reference list:

Title of article [Internet]. Wikimedia Foundation; [updated Year Mon Day; cited Year Mon Day]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_of_article

Vancouver In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(1)

Narrative

The article (1) states...

Key Vancouver Formatting Rules

  • Do not italicize the article title; add the [Internet] designator.
  • Give Wikimedia Foundation as publisher, then an [updated] and a [cited] date.
  • End with 'Available from:' and the URL.
  • Number references in order of first appearance in the text.

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 Vancouver (ICMJE) 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 Vancouver requirements.

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