In-Text Numbering Rules
CSE In-Text Numbering Rules are as follows:
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In-text superscripted numbers appear after the punctuation and quotation marks at the end of a cited clause or sentence. There is no space between the punctuation and the numeral.
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Source material located in the first part of a sentence separated by an em dash (two hyphens) is cited with the number placed before the dash begins.
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Beginning with 1, each number follows in sequential order from page to page.
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When citing a previously mentioned source, use the first number assigned to the source.
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When referring to more than one source, separate the numbers using commas.
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When referring to a source cited in another source, use the phrase "cited in":
The data12(cited in 8) collected in the third month of study...
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Superscripted numbers can be created in Microsoft® Word.
How to Superscript Numbers with Microsoft® Word 2007 or later
- Select the number you want to superscript
- Click on the superscript icon located in the font box (x2)
- Click on the superscript icon again to return to normal font
How to Superscript Numbers with Microsoft® Word 2003 or earlier
- Select Font on the tool bar Format drop-down menu and open the Font tab.
- Select the same font and style used in the rest of your document.
- Select a font-size one or two points smaller than the body text.
- Select automatic (for black) or another color choice from the Font color menu.
- Check the Superscript option in the Effects section.
- Click OK, return to your document and insert your superscript number.
- Once inserted, you must return to the Font dialogue box and uncheck the Superscript selection before entering any more text.