How to Cite a Dataset in IEEE

This guide explains how to format a dataset citation in IEEE. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a dataset in IEEE:

Template

[1] A. A. Author, "Title of dataset," Dataset, Year. [Online]. Available: URL

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

[1]

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

[1] M. Banko and E. Brill, "Scaling to very very large corpora for natural language disambiguation," Dataset, 2001. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.35111/xxx

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Assign a reference number
Use the next sequential number in square brackets.
2
List the authors
Write authors as initials followed by surname (e.g., M. Banko). Use 'and' before the last author.
3
Write the dataset title
Place the title in double quotation marks using sentence case.
4
Add the type and year
Write 'Dataset' followed by a comma and the year of publication or release.
5
Include the URL
Write '[Online]. Available:' followed by the DOI URL or direct link to the dataset.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not placing the dataset title in quotation marks.
Forgetting to include 'Dataset' as the type descriptor.
Omitting '[Online]. Available:' before the URL.
Confusing the dataset creator with the hosting repository.
Not including the year the dataset was published or released.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a specific version of a dataset in IEEE?

Include the version number after the title in the quotation marks: "Title of dataset, v2.0." Alternatively, add it after the type descriptor.

What if the dataset has no named authors?

Use the organisation or institution that created the dataset as the author (e.g., World Bank, US Census Bureau).

Should I cite the dataset or the paper that describes it?

Cite the dataset directly if you used the data. Cite the accompanying paper if you reference the methodology. You may cite both if appropriate.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your dataset:

Author/Creator
Title
Version
Publisher/Repository
Year
DOI/URL

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Step-by-Step Guide

Assign a reference number

Use the next sequential number in square brackets.

List the authors

Write authors as initials followed by surname (e.g., M. Banko). Use 'and' before the last author.

Write the dataset title

Place the title in double quotation marks using sentence case.

Add the type and year

Write 'Dataset' followed by a comma and the year of publication or release.

Include the URL

Write '[Online]. Available:' followed by the DOI URL or direct link to the dataset.