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How to Cite a Journal Article in IEEE Style

Master IEEE journal citations with numbered references, volume, issue, and DOI formatting.

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IEEE Journal Article Format

Template

[#] A. Author, "Article title," Journal Name, vol. X, no. X, pp. xx-xx, Month Year, doi:

Example

Reference List Entry

[1] J. Wang and L. Chen, "Deep learning for autonomous vehicles," IEEE Trans. Intell. Transp. Syst., vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 1234-1250, May 2023, doi: 10.1109/TITS.2023.0001.

In-Text Citation

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Source Details

Author
J. Wang and L. Chen
Title
Deep learning for autonomous vehicles
Site
IEEE Trans. Intell. Transp. Syst.
Year
May 2023
Pages
1234-1250
URL
doi: 10.1109/TITS.2023.0001

Formatting Tips

  • Abbreviate journal names (IEEE standard)
  • Include volume, number, and pages
  • Use month and year for date
  • Always include DOI when available

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not abbreviating journal names
  • Omitting volume or issue numbers
  • Forgetting the DOI
  • Using full author names

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Gather source information

    Collect all required information for your journal article: author names, title, publication date, URL or DOI, and other relevant details.

  2. 2

    Format author names

    In IEEE, author names are formatted with last name first, followed by initials or full first name depending on the style requirements.

  3. 3

    Structure the citation

    Arrange the elements in the correct IEEE order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.

  4. 4

    Apply formatting rules

    Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to IEEE Standard guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find IEEE journal abbreviations?

IEEE provides a list of standard abbreviations. Common ones: Trans. (Transactions), J. (Journal), Proc. (Proceedings).

What if the article has no DOI?

Include the URL to the article with access date if no DOI is available.

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