What is Vancouver Citation?
The Vancouver citation style is primarily used in medical and scientific papers. It employs a numbered reference system where sources are cited with numbers in parentheses or superscripts. The references are then listed numerically in the order they appeared in the text. This tool helps researchers, students, and academics automatically generate properly formatted citations for journal articles, books, and websites according to Vancouver style guidelines, saving time and ensuring accuracy in reference lists.
How to Use
1. Fill in all available fields with your source information
2. Click "Generate Citation" to create your reference
3. Review the generated citation in the result box
4. Use "Download Citation" to save as text file
5. "Clear Fields" resets the form for new entries
Ensure author names are entered as: Last Name First Initial (e.g., Smith J). Include all necessary publication details for accurate formatting.
Vancouver Citation Formula
Standard journal article format:
Authors. Title. Journal Name. Year Month Day;Volume(Issue):Page numbers. DOI
How accurate is this Vancouver citation generator?
Our tool follows official Vancouver style guidelines and is regularly updated to maintain accuracy. However, always double-check citations against your institution's specific requirements. The generator accounts for all standard elements including authors, titles, journal information, and DOIs, but special cases may require manual adjustment.
Can I cite websites using this tool?
While primarily designed for journal articles, you can adapt the generator for websites by entering the website title in the journal field and including the URL in the DOI field. Always consult your style guide for web resource citation requirements.
How many authors should I include?
Vancouver style requires listing all authors up to 6. For more than 6 authors, list the first 3 followed by "et al." Our tool automatically applies this rule when you enter multiple authors separated by commas.
Do I need to include the DOI?
DOIs are recommended but not mandatory. The Vancouver style requires DOIs for electronic publications when available. Our generator will format the DOI correctly if provided.
Can I edit generated citations?
Yes, you can copy and modify the generated citation as needed. The tool provides a foundation that you can adapt for special cases or specific publisher requirements while maintaining proper Vancouver formatting structure.