ACS Citation Guide
American Chemical Society 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
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
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How to Cite Book in ACS
Complete guide to citing books in ACS format. Includes examples and formatting rules.
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Complete guide to citing journals in ACS format. Includes examples and formatting rules.
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Other Citation Styles
APA Citation Guide
APA style is used primarily in psychology, education, and social sciences. It emphasizes author-date citations and clear, concise writing.
MLA Citation Guide
MLA style is used in humanities, especially literature and language studies. It emphasizes author-page citations and works cited pages.
Chicago Citation Guide
Chicago style offers two systems: Notes-Bibliography (humanities) and Author-Date (sciences). It's widely used in history and publishing.