CSE citation generator
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How to cite in CSE
CSE style comes from Scientific Style and Format by the Council of Science Editors. It is used in biology and the life sciences. Our generator follows the 9th edition citation-sequence system, where references are numbered in the order you cite them.
Journal article
1. LeCun Y, Bengio Y, Hinton G. Deep learning. Nature. 2015;521(7553):436–444. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature14539
Book
2. Cormen TH, Leiserson CE, Rivest RL, Stein C. Introduction to Algorithms. 3rd ed. MIT Press; 2009.
Website
3. Coltrera F. 5 timeless habits for better health. Harvard Health. 2025 [accessed 2026 Sept 23]. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-timeless-habits-for-better-health-202509243106
In-text citations
In citation-sequence, cite sources with superscript or bracketed numbers in the order they first appear. Reuse the same number each time you cite that source.
In the text: Deep learning has transformed the field.¹
With a page number: Deep learning has transformed the field.¹⁽ᵖ⁴³⁷⁾
Frequently asked questions
What are the three CSE systems?
Citation-sequence numbers sources in the order you cite them. Citation-name numbers them in alphabetical order. Name-year uses the author and year in the text. All three are available in the style menu.
How are author names written in CSE?
Last name followed by initials with no full stops, for example LeCun Y, Bengio Y.
Are journal names abbreviated in CSE?
Yes. CSE uses standard abbreviations for journal titles, without full stops.
Which CSE system should I use?
Use the one your instructor or journal asks for. If there is no guidance, citation-sequence is a safe choice for lab reports.