Vancouver Citation Guide - Encyclopedia

How to Cite a Encyclopedia in VANCOUVER: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing encyclopedia entries in Vancouver style.

Citation Format

[1] Author AA. Entry title. In: Editor Name, editor. Encyclopedia Name. Place: Publisher; Year. p. Pages.

Example

[1] Smith JA. Academic Writing. In: Davis RM, editor. Encyclopedia of Research Methods. New York: Academic Press; 2023. p. 45-60.

Important Notes

Use numbered citations
Include editor
Specify pages with "p."

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