How to Cite a Website in IEEE Style
Learn IEEE citation format for websites. Includes numbered references and proper URL formatting.
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IEEE Website Format
Template
[#] Author, "Page Title," Website Name. URL (accessed Mon. DD, YYYY).
Example
Reference List Entry
[1] Microsoft, "Azure Machine Learning documentation," Microsoft Learn. https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/machine-learning/ (accessed Mar. 20, 2024).
In-Text Citation
[1]
Source Details
- Author
- Microsoft
- Title
- Azure Machine Learning documentation
- Site
- Microsoft Learn
- Year
- 2024
- URL
- https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/machine-learning/
- Access Date
- Mar. 20, 2024
Formatting Tips
- Use numbered references in brackets
- Include access date for web sources
- Put page titles in quotation marks
- Italicize website names
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting the reference number
- Omitting access dates
- Not using abbreviated months
- Using parenthetical citations instead of numbers
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Gather source information
Collect all required information for your website: author names, title, publication date, URL or DOI, and other relevant details.
- 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
Structure the citation
Arrange the elements in the correct IEEE order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.
- 4
Apply formatting rules
Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to IEEE Standard guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does IEEE numbering work?
References are numbered in order of first appearance in the text. Use [1], [2], etc.
Do I need access dates for all websites in IEEE?
Yes, include "(accessed Mon. DD, YYYY)" for all online sources.
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