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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 Web & Social Media

Formatting of multiple authors follows the same format as books. For electronic versions of books and articles (journals, magazines, and newspapers) see the respective section for that format.

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.30

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30. Hansen A. The most important thing we can do for our brain? exercise! [blog]. Brain Blogger. 2017 [accessed March 13, 2018]. http://brainblogger.com/2017/10/24/the-most-important-thing-we-can-do-for-our-brain-exercise/

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.67

"Why Gardening Can Help You"67 highlights...

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67. Why gardening can help you live longer and be healthier [blog]. Wellness Mama. 2018 [accessed March 13, 2018]. https://wellnessmama.com/5437/gardeners-live-longer/

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.65

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65. Wernet L. Want a little kiss? 2012 [accessed 2018 Mar 15]. https://www.flickr.com/photos/farbenflut/8148446518/

These are not included in the reference list and should be cited parenthetically. Permission to use this information should be included either in an Acknowledgment or Notes section at the end of the document.

In-text Citation

Planning for the signing of the document was almost complete (2014 email with J Smith; unreferenced, see “Notes”).

Smith (2014 email; unreferenced, see “Notes”) highlights...

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.11

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11. Beyoncé. #LEMONADE the visual album available now! 2016 Apr 25 [accessed 2018 Mar 15]. https://www.facebook.com/beyonce/photos/a.252225550600.296474.28940545600/10156956506310601/?type=3

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.33

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33. ISUtube1857. Celebration of President Bowman’s legacy at Illinois State University. Normal, Illinois; 2012 [accessed 2018 Mar 15]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_vNPD1rhFY&feature=youtu.be

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.45

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45. Mondello B. Fall movies: corsets, crises, comedies and cranks. [accessed 2018 Mar 15]. (All Things Considered). https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94117753

In-text Citation

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

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36. Lacques A. Ben Franklin tech. Modern Marvels. 2006 [accessed 2018 Mar 15]. https://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels/season-12/episode-13

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.42

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42. @MediaShiftOrg. How will Facebook’s algorithm changes impact your newsroom? https://t.co/Gch0mPJMnV. Twitter. 2016 [accessed 2018 Mar 15]. https://twitter.com/MediaShiftOrg/status/752813655247519744

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.32

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32. Hatch R. The renegades of BioMath. News Illinois State University. 2014 May 22 [accessed 2018 Mar 15]. https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2014/05/renegades-biomath/

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.46

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46. Moran C. 7 mindfulness habits that lead to 365 days of happiness. Lifehack. [accessed March 13, 2018]. https://www.lifehack.org/346064/7-mindfulness-habits-that-lead-365-days-happiness

In-text Citation

Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods.8

"Illinois State athletics’ battle bird"8 highlights...

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8. Battle Bird. Illinois State University Athletics. [accessed 2018 Mar 15]. http://goredbirds.com/sports/2014/4/16/his_trad_battle_bird.aspx

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