The CSE Manual, Ninth Edition by
Comprehensive and authoritative scientific style and format rules from the leading professional association in science publishing. The CSE Manual: Scientific Style and Format for Authors, Editors, and Publishers delivers complete coverage of rules and best practices in scientific publishing. Since 1960, the esteemed Council of Science Editors has offered authoritative guidance on presenting scientific writing more clearly and effectively. In the ninth edition of The CSE Manual, this leading international association offers its most comprehensive recommendations yet, continuing to guide writers and editors through the ever-evolving world of scientific publishing. Available in print and by subscription online.
CSE (Council of Science Editors) citation style is commonly used in the natural and physical sciences for referencing various materials, such as journal articles, books, and websites. It's favored by researchers and students in fields like biology, nursing, and chemistry.
When you reference another source in the body of your paper, use an in-text citation. This acknowledges the original source of an idea and connects to the corresponding reference at the end of your document.
There are three different in-text citation systems in CSE:
Name-Year
Citation-Sequence
Citation-Name
One Author:
(Shakespeare 2024).
Two Authors:
(Brancato and Cannizzaro 2018).
Three or More Authors:
(Saunders et al. 2024).