IEEE Basics
What does IEEE stand for?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
What goes around the citation number?
Brackets
How is the reference list organized in IEEE format?
Numerical order based on the order of citations in the text
What is the recommended font size for the body text in an IEEE paper?
10-point Times New Roman
How are in-text citations represented in IEEE format?
Using numbers in square brackets, such as [1]
In what fields is IEEE format primarily used?
Engineering, computer science, and technical disciplines
What is one piece of information that is included when referencing a journal article in IEEE format?
Author(s), title of article, title of journal, volume, issue, pages, month, year
What is the typical heading for the reference list in IEEE format?
References
How should the title of an IEEE paper be formatted?
Centered and in a larger font size than the body text
Where should in-text citations be placed in a sentence?
At the end of the sentence before the period
What is the primary purpose of IEEE formatting?
To provide a clear and consistent style for technical writing
What is one peice of information that is used in how should conference papers be cited in IEEE format?
Author(s), "Title of Paper," in Proceedings of Conference, location, date, pages
What type of indentation is used in the IEEE reference list?
Hanging indent
What is the typical layout used in an IEEE conference paper?
Two-column format
Can multiple sources be cited at once in IEEE format?
Yes, using a comma-separated list?
What type of document typically uses IEEE format?
Research paper, conference paper, or technical report
What is one piece of information that is used in the format for citing a book in IEEE style?
Author(s), Title of Book, xth ed. City of Publisher, (State), Country: Publisher, Year
How are multiple works by the same author listed in the IEEE reference list?
Chronological order of publication
What sections are commonly included in an IEEE paper?
Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusion, and References
What is the maximum number of authors that can be listed in an in-text citation before using "et al."?
Three authors
Which organization publishes the IEEE Citation Reference?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
How do you cite a website in IEEE format?
Author(s), "Title of Webpage," Website Name. Available: URL. [Accessed: Date]
What should be done if a source has no author in an IEEE reference?
Begin the citation with the title of the work
What margins are generally recommended for IEEE papers?
1-inch margins on all sides
How do you cite a source with no author in IEEE format within the text?
By using the corresponding citation number