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Scientific Styles

A guide providing an overview of different scientific / medical styles and information on how to use the CSE (Council of Science Editors) Scientific Style.

Examples of Reference Number and References for Books

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.36

McCord36 highlights numerous studies that have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.

Reference

36. McCord EL. The value of species. New Haven (CT): Yale University Press; 2012.

In the bibliography list the names separated by a comma; when naming the authors in a sentence use the last names joined by the word ‘and’.

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.26

Green and Brown26 highlight...

Reference

26. Green LC, Brown PB. The entrepreneur’s playbook: more than 100 proven strategies, tips, and techniques to build a radically successful business. New York (NY): AMACOM; 2017.

In the bibliography, list all names separated by a comma; when naming the authors in a sentence use the last name of the first author followed by et al.

In-text Citation

The longitudinal study indicates a higher tendency for certain behavior.23

Fisher et al.23 made…

Reference

23. Fisher D, Frey N, Quaglia RJ, Smith D, Lande LL. Engagement by design: creating learning environments where students thrive. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Literacy; 2018.

In the bibliography, list the first ten separated by a comma and then followed by et al.; when naming the authors in a sentence use the last name of the first author followed by et al.

In-text Citation

The highly sensitive experiment was replicated repeatedly.24

Malmgren et al.24 indicates…

Reference

24. Malmgren H, Borga M, Niklasson L, Baldi P, Pollastri G, Andersen CAF, Brunak S, Carpenter GA, Milenova BL, Dorffner G, et al. Artificial neural networks in medicine and biology. London: Springer; 2000.

Formatting of multiple authors is the same a book.

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.59

Strauss et al.59 highlight...

Reference

59. Strauss S, Rupp S, Love TF, editors. Cultures of energy power, practices, technologies. Walnut Creek (CA): Left Coast Press; 2013.

Formatting of multiple authors is the same a book.

Wording for editions such as Second, Revised, and Enlarged are abbreviated in bibliography: 2nd ed.; rev. ed.; etc.

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.15

Cavanaugh and Blanchard-Fields15 highlight...

Reference

15. Cavanaugh JC, Blanchard-Fields F. Adult development and aging. 8th ed. Boston (MA): Wadsworth Publishing; 2018.

Formatting of multiple authors is the same a book.

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.50

Pearlman50 highlights...

Reference

50. Pearlman LA. Moral dimensions of trauma therapies. In: Mikulincer M, Shaver PR, editors. The social psychology of morality: exploring the causes of good and evil. Washington (DC): American Psychological Association; 2012. p. 311–28.

Formatting of multiple authors is the same a book.

In-text Citation

The longitudinal study indicates a higher tendency for certain behavior.20

Edinger and Sain20 have shown…

Reference

20. Edinger SK, Sain L. The hidden leader: discover and develop greatness within your company. New York (NY): AMACOM; 2015 [accessed March 13, 2018]. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ilstu/detail.action?docID=1711864

Formatting of multiple authors is the same a book.

In-text Citation

The longitudinal study indicates a higher tendency for certain behavior.55

Skinner and Jolliffe55 have shown…

Reference

55. Skinner J, Jolliffe L, editors. Murals and tourism: heritage, politics and identity. Florence: Taylor and Francis; 2017 [accessed March 13, 2018]. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ilstu/detail.action?docID=4865852

Formatting of multiple authors is the same a book.

In-text Citation

The longitudinal study indicates a higher tendency for certain behavior.52

Roux and Halstead52 have shown…

Reference

52. Roux G, Halstead JA. Issues and trends in nursing: practice, policy, and leadership. 2nd ed. Burlington (MA): Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC; 2018 [accessed March 13, 2018]. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ilstu/detail.action?docID=4838489

Formatting of multiple authors is the same a book.

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.49

Nadimi49 highlights...

Reference

49. Nadimi F. The role of oil in the outcome of the Iran–Iraq War: some important lessons in historical context. In: Ashton N, Gibson B, editors. The Iran-Iraq War new international perspectives. New York (NY): Routledge; 2013. [accessed March 13, 2018]. p. 77–91. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ilstu/detail.action?docID=1097796

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