Mistakes Checklist
Common IEEE Website Citation Mistakes
Published studies report citation/reference error rates between 25-54%. Use this page to catch the most frequent formatting failures before submission.
Top mistakes to avoid
- ⚠Forgetting the reference number
- ⚠Omitting access dates
- ⚠Not using abbreviated months
- ⚠Using parenthetical citations instead of numbers
Fix checklist
- ✓Use numbered references in brackets
- ✓Include access date for web sources
- ✓Put page titles in quotation marks
- ✓Italicize website names
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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