Cite Right: CSE Citation-Name In-Text Citations

Superscript Numbers

In CSE citation-name style, in-text citations are superscript numbers

Example: Smith1 found that temperatures increased after treatment.

It tells the reader that the information or idea is from another source and where they can find that source.

CSE citation-name style uses a superscript number.  

For example: The hypothesis was tested.3

The superscript number comes after the period.

The number represents a bibliographical entry in the end of references.

Where does the superscript number go?

As close as possible to the relevant idea or quotation.

Example: This hypothesis was tested.4

What if the title appears in the text of my paper?

You do not need to include the superscripted number.

For example: In his article “Sleepwalking and the Elderly,” Smith reveals…

If several pieces of information are being cited, place the superscript citations in numerical order separated by a comma.

Both studies found that temperatures increased after treatment.8, 13

Don’t forget to list your references in alphabetical order in the Reference List at the end of your paper.

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