Data sets
Learn how to cite data sets in IEEE style. Use correct templates and formats to reference sources accurately in your writing.
In-text citations
| Citation format | Example |
| Paraphrasing | Data collected by Yang et al. [1] clearly demonstrates ... |
Reference list
- Include the version number if applicable.
- Include the DOI whenever one is available.
- If an edition, version or volume number is available, add a comma (,) after the title with the abbreviation and number. See IEEE Reference Style Guide – Common Abbreviations for examples.
| Reference format | Example |
| Template | [#] Author, Date, “Title of Dataset,” Source, doi: xxx |
| Full reference | [1] S. Yang, C. Chu, and B. Clennell, 2016, “A CIPS sandstone X-ray CT data set for DCM tutorial training, v. 5”, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), doi: 10.4225/08/57969FE56B57E. |
Template with URL
| Reference format | Example |
| Template | Author, Date, “Title of Dataset,” Source. [Online]. Available: URL |
| Full reference |
[1] Geoscience Australia, May 22, 2015, “Operating mines OZMIN Geoscience Australia 20150201: Bioregional assessment source dataset,” Bioregional Assessment Repository. [Online]. Available: http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/65c0c042-1ba8-47a8-9793-4363672500b9 [2] U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Aug. 2013, “Treatment episode dataset: Discharges (TEDS-D): Concatenated, 2006 to 2009,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. [Online]. Available: ich.edu/icpsrweb/SAMHDA/studies/30122/version/2 |