Cite standards and patents in IEEE
Learn how to cite Australian Standards and patents in IEEE style. Follow correct formats for print and online standards from Standards Australia to reference sources accurately in your writing.
In-text citations
| Citation format | Example |
| Paraphrasing | Soil testing requires some careful consideration, for example, apparatus must … [1]. |
| Direct quote | It is important to remember that “sampling containers which prevent loss of fines" [1, p. 2] are used at all times. |
Reference list
| Reference format | Example |
| Template | [#] Title of Standard, Standard number, Corporate author, location, date. [Online]. Available: URL |
| Full reference |
[1] Methods of Testing Soils for Engineering Purposes, AS 1289.6.2.1 ̶2001, Standards Australia, Jul. 2013. [Online]. Available: https://au.i2.saiglobal.com/management/display/index/0/366773 |
In-text citations
| Citation format | Example |
| Paraphrasing | ….a way to improve the speed of data download [1]. |
| Direct quote | ..."prompt a user to activate the data saving feature" [2, p. 1]. |
Reference list
| Reference format | Example |
| Template | [#] Name of invention, by J. K. Author. (year, Abbrev. Month day). Patent xxx [Medium]. Available: URL |
| Full reference |
[1] Method for producing renewable fuels, by P. Jokela, L. Ranta, and T. Lehesvirta, (2019, May 3). Aust. Patent 2019203139 [Online]. Available: http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/ols/auspat /applicationDetails.do?applicationNo=2019203139 |