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IEEE referencing guide (EN): IEEE Style

IEEE referencing

About IEEE Style

IEEE Style uses a notational method of referencing when referring to a source of information within the text of a document. 

In its simplest form a citation is given in the text, consisting of a number enclosed by square brackets:

The full details of the source are given in a numerical reference list at the end of the document:

 

See Reference List Entries  Reference list Entries HAN or All Examples for details on how to construct references for specific resources such as books, journals and web pages.

Important Information

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Style is used primarily for publications in engineering, electronics, telecommunications, computer science and information technology.

Please remember to check with your unit co-ordinator or tutor before submitting your assignments, as their style preference may vary from the guidelines presented here.

Acknowlegement

This referencing guide is based on the libguide from Murdoch University

This referencing guide follows the principles given in the IEEE Editorial Style Manual for Authors, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2019 and the Reference Guide: IEEE Style, University of Illinois at Urbania Champaign, College of Engineering, 2009.

An additional source of information on the citation of electronic resources was Numeric Referencing, University of Wales, Swansea, 2004.