IEEE Citation Guide - Journal

How to Cite a Journal Article in IEEE: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing journal articles in IEEE format. Includes examples for engineering and technology research papers.

Citation Format

[1] A. Author, "Title of Article," Journal Name, vol. Volume, no. Issue, pp. Pages, Year.

Example

[1] K. L. Brown and R. M. Davis, "Effects of Sleep on Memory," Journal of Cognitive Psychology, vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 234-250, 2023.

Important Notes

  • Use numbered citations in square brackets
  • Article title in quotation marks
  • Journal name in italics
  • Use "and" for multiple authors (not &)

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