Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") Referencing Guide
(updated Sep 2024)

How do you cite a book in the Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") referencing style? (2024 Guide)

One of the most cited mediums is of course books. Here’s how to cite a book in Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.")

Here’s an example book citation in Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") 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:
Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") citation: And an in-text citation book citation in Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") looks like this: [1]


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How to reference a journal article in the Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") citation style?

How do you cite scientific papers in Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") format?

Use the following template to cite a journal article using the Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") citation format.

Here’s a Vancouver (brackets, no "et al.") 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 Vancouver (brackets, no "et al."):