How to Cite a Book in IEEE Citation Style
Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Citation Format
Basic Template
[#] Author(s), Book Title, Edition. Place: Publisher, Month Year, [Online]. Available: URL or doi:
Citation Components
Reference Number
Numbered [1], [2], etc.
Author(s)
Initial(s). Last Name format.
Book Title
Title Case. Italicized.
Edition
2nd ed., 3rd ed. Omit for first edition.
Place: Publisher
City: Publisher Name
Date/Access
Month Year, [Online]. Available: URL or doi:
Real-World Example
Example Source
1
A. V. Oppenheim, R. W. Schafer, and J. R. Buck
Discrete-Time Signal Processing
2nd ed.
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Prentice Hall
Apr.
1998
Formatted Citation
[1] A. V. Oppenheim, R. W. Schafer, and J. R. Buck, Discrete-Time Signal Processing, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, Apr. 1998.
In-Text Citation
[1]
[1], [2]
Common Mistakes
Wrong:
[1] Oppenheim, A. V., Schafer, R. W., & Buck, J. R. (1998). Discrete-time signal processing. Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Right:
[1] A. V. Oppenheim, R. W. Schafer, and J. R. Buck, Discrete-Time Signal Processing, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, Apr. 1998.
Why: Use Initial(s). Last format, title in italics, edition info, Place: Publisher format, and abbreviated month.
Wrong:
[1]. Oppenheim. Discrete-Time Signal Processing. 1998. Prentice Hall.
Right:
[1] A. V. Oppenheim, R. W. Schafer, and J. R. Buck, Discrete-Time Signal Processing, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, Apr. 1998.
Why: Include all authors, full title in italics, edition, publication location, publisher, and month/year.
Wrong:
[1] A. Oppenheim et al., Signal Processing. New Jersey: Prentice, 1998.
Right:
[1] A. V. Oppenheim, R. W. Schafer, and J. R. Buck, Discrete-Time Signal Processing, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, Apr. 1998.
Why: List all authors (or at least 3), use full publisher name, include edition, and use proper date format.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I include the publication place? ▼
IEEE requires: Place: Publisher format.
How do I cite an ebook? ▼
Same format, add [Online] and Available: URL or DOI at the end.
Do I need the month? ▼
Include the month if available, abbreviated: Jan., Feb., Mar., etc.
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