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ACS Citation Style Guide (American Chemical Society) Overview ACS style is used in chemistry and related fields. It allows three citation methods: (1) superscript numbers, numbers in parentheses, and

Since publication of the second edition of The ACS Style Guide in 1997, much has changed in the world of scientific communication—and yet, many things remain the same. During the past eight years, …

References in the text should be cited in one of three ways: References should be numbered sequentially. If a reference is cited more than once, it does not receive a new number. If citing more …

Dec 4, 2025 · Each full citation should include the specific publication information required by the American Chemical Society rules. This allows your reader to find the sources, if desired. If you used …

The ACS Style Guide, 3rd ed., is the standard citation style for chemistry. This Quick Guide includes the most common formats from that publication. Examples of publication types not included in the ACS …

Jan 8, 2026 · The formatting for the ACS References Quick Guide is based on how ACS Publications formats its website content. Article title capitalization is at the writer's discretion, including leaving all …

Jul 20, 2006 · American Chemical Society (ACS) Citation Style Guide Introduction This guide is based on the new 2020 edition of the ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication. It will assist you by providing …

As of 2020, ACS style guidance and best practices for scholarly communication in the sciences are incorporated into the ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication, edited by Gregory M. Banik, Grace …

4.3.3 ACS Quick Style Guide 04/08/2025 Table of Contents PART 1: Scientific Communication 1.1Different Ways Scientists Communicate 1.1.1 Qualities of Effective Scholarly Communication …