CSE Citation-Sequence and Citation-Name Structure of a Reference and Superscript Number
The following section provides examples for the CSE Citation-Sequence and Citation-Name format. Both use the same formatting for in-text citing and references. However, some source types require additional information and formatting.
Placement of the Reference Number
- At the point of reference (citation)
- Number is formatted as superscript
- e.g. McCord’s study of species1 shows... - Multiple references are separated by a comma
- e.g. Numerous studies1,5,9 have replicated these results indicating trends... - Number can appear at the end of a sentence after the period if appropriate
- e.g. CDC protocols are essential to prevent contagions from spreading.10,19
References: Basic Structure
- Second line of a reference is indented .5 inches (Hanging indent)
- Authors names are listed last name first and the first and middle initials with no period
- e.g. Adams, SJ - Individual elements are separated by periods
