References: ACS Style Quick Guide
Overview ACS style is used in chemistry and related fields. It allows three citation methods: (1) superscript numbers, (2) italic numbers in parentheses, and (3) author-date format. Use one method consistently.
In-Text Citations
● Superscript Numbers: The reaction yielded significant results.¹
● Italic Numbers in Parentheses: The reaction yielded significant results (1).
● Author-Date: The reaction yielded significant results (Smith, 2020).
References
Listed at the end of the document, formatted per the chosen in-text citation method.
● Journal Article:
Smith, J. A.; Doe, J. B. J. Org. Chem. 2020, 85(3), 123–135.
● Book:
Brown, A. R. Organic Chemistry, 2nd ed.; Academic Press: New York, 2019; pp 50–75.
● Website:
American Chemical Society. ACS Style Quick Guide. ACS Publications. (accessed Jan 29, 2025). https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsguide.40303
Formatting
● Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
● Spacing: Double-spaced.
● Margins: 1-inch.
● Title Page: Center title, author(s), affiliation(s).
● Page Numbers: Top right.
