How to Cite a Report in IEEE

This guide explains how to format a report 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 report in IEEE:

Template

[1] A. A. Author, "Title of report," Organization, City, State/Country, Rep. number, Year.

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] National Institute of Mental Health, "Technology and the future of mental health treatment," U.S. Dept. Health Human Services, Bethesda, MD, USA, NIH Publication No. 22-MH-8138, 2022.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Assign a reference number
Use the next sequential number in square brackets.
2
Identify the author
Use the individual author(s) or the full organisational name.
3
Write the report title
Place the title in double quotation marks using sentence case.
4
Add the organisation and location
Write the issuing organisation (abbreviated where standard), followed by the city, state, and country.
5
Include the report number and year
Add the report number (e.g., 'Rep. 123' or the full designation) followed by the year. End with a full stop.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not placing the report title in quotation marks.
Omitting the report number.
Forgetting to include the city and state/country.
Not abbreviating the organisation name where appropriate.
Placing the year before the report number instead of after it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I format a technical report in IEEE?

Use the standard format with the title in quotation marks. Include the issuing organisation, location, report number, and year. IEEE abbreviates 'Report' as 'Rep.' when it precedes a number.

Do I abbreviate the organisation name?

Use standard abbreviations where they exist (e.g., 'Dept.' for Department, 'Nat.' for National). Write out the full name if no standard abbreviation is widely recognised.

What if the report is available online?

Add '[Online]. Available:' followed by the URL at the end of the reference. You may also include an access date in parentheses.

Information You Will Need

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

Author(s) or Organization
Year of publication
Title of report
Report number (if applicable)
Publisher or issuing organization
URL or DOI

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Step-by-Step Guide

Assign a reference number

Use the next sequential number in square brackets.

Identify the author

Use the individual author(s) or the full organisational name.

Write the report title

Place the title in double quotation marks using sentence case.

Add the organisation and location

Write the issuing organisation (abbreviated where standard), followed by the city, state, and country.

Include the report number and year

Add the report number (e.g., 'Rep. 123' or the full designation) followed by the year. End with a full stop.