ACS Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Complete guide to citing sources in ACS style specifically for journal articles. Learn formatting rules, examples, and best practices.
About ACS Style
ACS style is used in chemistry and related fields. It uses numbered citations in superscript or in parentheses.
Common Uses:
- Chemistry papers
- Chemical engineering
- Biochemistry
- Materials science
ACS Citation Examples
Book Citation:
(1) Author, A. A. Title of Book; Publisher: Place, Year.Journal Article Citation:
(1) Author, A. A. Title of Article. Journal Name Year, Volume, Pages.Website Citation:
(1) Author, A. A. Title of Page. Website Name. URL (accessed Date).In-Text Citation:
Superscript¹ or (1) formatBest Practices for Journal Articles
- Always verify your citations match the ACS style requirements
- Use consistent formatting throughout your journal articles
- Include all required elements for each source type
- Double-check in-text citations match your reference list
- Use citation management tools to ensure accuracy
Other Citation Styles for Journal Articles
APA Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in APA style for journal articles.
MLA Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in MLA style for journal articles.
Chicago Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in Chicago style for journal articles.
IEEE Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in IEEE style for journal articles.
Harvard Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in Harvard style for journal articles.
Vancouver Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in Vancouver style for journal articles.
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