How to cite a dataset in IEEE
A published dataset with a persistent identifier. Numbered style from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Dominant in engineering and computer science.
Quick answer
To cite a dataset in IEEE, include the author(s), year, title, and container or publisher details. A concrete example is below.
Example
World Health Organization, "Global Health Observatory data," , 2024. https://www.who.int/data/gho
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What you need
For a dataset, IEEE expects these fields at minimum:
- Creator
- Year
- Dataset title
- Version
- Repository (Zenodo, Dryad…)
- DOI
Common mistakes
- Mixing bibliography formatting with in-text citation rules. Reference-list entries and in-text cites follow different patterns — use the style's official guide for both.
- Forgetting the DOI. When a DOI exists, most styles now require it (usually as a full https://doi.org/… URL).
- Inconsistent capitalization. APA uses sentence case for titles; MLA and Chicago use title case. Mixing them is the single most common style error.
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Last updated: 5 May 2026