Citation Generator
Science Citation Generator
Science / AAAS — Current
Style for Science and AAAS journals.
How it works
Search for your source
Type a topic, DOI, ISBN, or URL into the search bar. CiteMe searches real academic databases to find your source.
Format in Science
Your citation is automatically formatted in Science (Current) with correct punctuation, italics, and ordering.
Copy and use
Copy the formatted reference and in-text citation directly into your paper or export to BibTeX/RIS.
Generate Science citations now
Open the Science generator to search real academic databases and copy a ready-to-use reference in seconds.
Science resources
Journal Articles
Format research journal articles in Science style with numbered references, journal abbreviations, DOI-aware lookup, and citation patterns suited to AAAS publications.
PDFs & Reports
Cite research PDFs, reports, preprints, and supplementary files in Science style with numbered references.
Websites
Generate accurate Science citations for websites, web pages, and online articles. Handles missing authors and dates automatically.
About Science (Science / AAAS)
Science is a widely used citation style maintained by the Science / AAAS. The current version is the Current, which provides detailed guidelines for formatting in-text citations, reference lists, and bibliographies across various source types including journal articles, books, websites, and more.
Style for Science and AAAS journals. Researchers, students, and professionals rely on Science formatting to ensure consistency and credibility in their academic writing. CiteMe supports Science with automatic formatting from real scholarly metadata — no manual entry or guesswork required.
Whether you're writing a research paper, thesis, or literature review, the Science generator above searches databases like OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, PubMed, and CrossRef to find your source and format it correctly in seconds.
Frequently asked questions about Science
What is Science citation style?▾
Science (Science / AAAS) is a citation format used in academic writing. The Current provides rules for formatting references, in-text citations, and bibliographies for sources like books, journals, websites, and more.
How do I cite a website in Science?▾
Use the CiteMe Science generator above — paste the URL and get a correctly formatted citation instantly. Science website citations typically include the author, title, website name, publication date, and URL.
What is the difference between Science in-text citations and references?▾
In-text citations appear within the body of your paper to credit a source at the point of use. The reference list (or bibliography) at the end provides full publication details for each source cited. Both must match.
Is the CiteMe Science generator free?▾
Yes — CiteMe offers free Science citations with 20 searches per month. Pro users get unlimited citations, all Science formatting features, and export to BibTeX and RIS.
How accurate are Science citations from CiteMe?▾
CiteMe formats citations from real scholarly metadata (OpenAlex, CrossRef, PubMed, Semantic Scholar) — not AI-generated guesses. This means every citation is based on verified publication data, ensuring high accuracy.