Current Science Referencing Guide
(updated Jun 2023)

How do you cite a book in the Current Science referencing style? (2023 Guide)

One of the most cited mediums is of course books. Here’s how to cite a book in Current Science

Here’s an example book citation in Current Science using placeholders: So if we want to cite, for example, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou we’d do so like this:
Current Science citation: And an in-text citation book citation in Current Science looks like this: ¹


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How to reference a journal article in the Current Science citation style?

How do you cite scientific papers in Current Science format?

Use the following template to cite a journal article using the Current Science citation format.

Here’s a Current Science journal citation example using placeholders: So if we want to reference this scientific article: “Testing consumer preferences for iced-coffee: Does the drinking environment have any influence?” by C. Petit and J.M. Sieffermann in Current Science: And an in-text citation would look like this: ¹


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How to cite a website in a paper in Current Science style?

I found a useful website and want to cite information from it in my paper. How do I reference in Current Science? Here’s a simple guide on how to do it

Here’s an Current Science example website reference: To reference the article located at this link:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/nov/05/uselections20083
on The Guardian website: And an in-text citation would look like this: ¹

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How to cite a YouTube video Current Science in 2023

To cite a YouTube video, channel, or comment according to Current Science, all you need it the following

Here’s a Current Science citation YouTube video example: So how to cite a video Current Science? And an in-text video citation would look like this: ¹

How to cite a podcast using Current Science referencing style

Are you listening to a podcast and you want to use it in your essay or presentation? Here’s how to cite it in Current Science

It is becoming more and more common to reference podcasts in essays or other school work.
Here’s how to reference a podcast it in Current Science. Podcast referencing example in Current Science using “This American Life” episode 640: And an in-text citation would look like this: ¹

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How to cite a piece of music or a song using Current Science referencing style?

Although citing a song might seem uncommon, there’s no need to worry. We’ve got you covered for both audio recordings and written song lyrics, here’s how to cite in Current Science

An example song citation in Current Science. Let‘s say we want to reference “Here Comes the Sun” off The Beatles “Abbey Road” album in Current Science: And an in-text citation would look like this: ¹