How to Cite a Website in Vancouver Style
Learn Vancouver citation format for websites. Medical and scientific referencing with examples.
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Vancouver Website Format
Template
Author. Title [Internet]. Place: Publisher; Year [cited Date]. Available from: URL
Example
Reference List Entry
World Health Organization. Diabetes [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 2024 [cited 2024 Mar 20]. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/diabetes
In-Text Citation
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Source Details
- Author
- World Health Organization
- Title
- Diabetes
- Publisher
- WHO
- Location
- Geneva
- Year
- 2024
- URL
- https://www.who.int/health-topics/diabetes
- Access Date
- 2024 Mar 20
Formatting Tips
- Include [Internet] after title for web sources
- Use [cited Date] format for access dates
- Use "Available from:" before URLs
- Follow numbered citation system
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting [Internet] designation
- Omitting cited date
- Using "Retrieved from" instead of "Available from"
- Incorrect date format
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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.
- 4
Apply formatting rules
Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to Vancouver Standard guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I format dates in Vancouver style?
Use Year Mon Day format: 2024 Mar 20. Months are abbreviated to 3 letters.
Do I need an access date for all websites?
Yes, include [cited YYYY Mon DD] for all internet sources in Vancouver style.
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