What is IEEE Style?
IEEE Style is a numbered referencing system developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. It is widely used in engineering, computer science, and technical disciplines. Each citation in the text corresponds to a number in a sequential reference list.
In-Text Citation Example
Wireless sensor networks have become essential in modern IoT systems [1].
Reference List Example
[1] J. K. Author, Title of the Book, 2nd ed. New York, NY, USA: Wiley, 2019.
Key Features of IEEE Referencing
- Numbered Citations: References are numbered in order of appearance, not alphabetically.
- Compact Format: Minimal in-text citation detail for easy reading.
- Technical Consistency: Standardised across IEEE publications.
IEEE Style Best Practices
- Use square brackets for in-text citations.
- List all authors unless there are more than six; then use 'et al.'
- Include DOI or URL for online sources when available.