ACS Citation Guide

ACS Citation Guide for Research Papers

Complete guide to citing sources in ACS style specifically for research papers. 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) format

Best Practices for Research Papers

Always verify your citations match the ACS style requirements
Use consistent formatting throughout your research papers
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 Research Papers

APA Citation Guide for Research Papers

Learn how to cite sources in APA style for research papers.

MLA Citation Guide for Research Papers

Learn how to cite sources in MLA style for research papers.

Chicago Citation Guide for Research Papers

Learn how to cite sources in Chicago style for research papers.

IEEE Citation Guide for Research Papers

Learn how to cite sources in IEEE style for research papers.

Harvard Citation Guide for Research Papers

Learn how to cite sources in Harvard style for research papers.

Vancouver Citation Guide for Research Papers

Learn how to cite sources in Vancouver style for research papers.

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