Research Guides
Citing Sources: IEEE Style
An overview of tips, tools, and resources for all your citation needs
What is IEEE Style?
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Style is widely used in engineering, computer science, and other technical fields. IEEE [pronounced I-triple-E] style is a numbered reference style, using bracketed numbers [1], [2], and so on in the text. In the Reference List, numbered sources are listed in the order they appear in the text.
Official Guidance from the IEEE
- IEEE Reference GuideThe 2018 editorial style manual of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Online IEEE Style Guides
- IEEE ReferencingFrom Victoria University in Australia
- The Writer's Handbook: IEEE Documention StyleQuick guide to IEEE citation style, from the Writing Center at University of Wisconsin
DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers)
- UW Healthlinks Guide to the DOIIncludes a definition of what the DOI is and tips on where to find it.
A DOI is a unique, permanent locator for online materials.They are usually found at the top of an article or with the other citation information -- look for the letters "doi" followed by an alphanumeric sequence beginning with 10. Many older articles may not have a DOI.
- Free DOI LookupCrossRef's tool uses citation information to determine if an article has a DOI.
- DOI Citation FormatterPaste in a DOI to generate a citation in many formats, including APA
Books on IEEE Style
The IEEE Guide to Writing in the Engineering and Technical Fields by E-book version of the official IEEE writing guide; the appendix includes the 2014 edition of IEEE referencing style.
The IEEE Guide to Writing in the Engineering and Technical Fields by Call Number: T11 .K55 2017Publication Date: 2017Print version (in Engineering Library) of the official IEEE writing guide; the appendix includes the 2014 edition of IEEE referencing style..
