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    Basic IEEE Format Requirements

    IEEE Format Essentials

    Font:Times New Roman, 12pt
    Margins:1 inch (2.54 cm) all sides
    Line Spacing:Double-spaced
    Citations:Numbered [1], [2], [3]
    References:Alphabetical by first author

    IEEE format is the standard for technical and engineering papers, designed for clarity and precision in academic and professional communications. Unlike other citation styles, IEEE uses a numbered citation system that integrates seamlessly with technical writing.

    IEEE Paper Structure

    IEEE papers follow a specific structure optimized for technical communication:

    1. Title Page

    • Paper title (centered, bold)
    • Author names and affiliations
    • Abstract (150-250 words)
    • Index terms/keywords

    2. Main Body

    • Introduction
    • Methodology/Technical approach
    • Results and analysis
    • Discussion and conclusions

    3. References

    • Numbered reference list
    • Alphabetical by first author surname
    • Complete bibliographic information

    IEEE Reference System

    IEEE uses a numbered citation system where references are cited as [1], [2], [3] in order of appearance:

    Example in Text:

    "The algorithm demonstrates significant improvement [1], [2] over traditional methods. Recent studies [3]-[5] confirm these findings."

    Single Reference

    [1]

    Multiple References

    [1], [2], [5]

    Sequential Range

    [3]-[5]

    Mixed References

    [1], [3]-[5], [8]

    IEEE Formatting Rules

    Headings and Sections

    Level 1
    I. CENTERED, ALL CAPS
    Level 2
    A. Left-aligned, Title Case
    Level 3
    1) Numbered, sentence case

    Figures and Tables

    • Number sequentially (Fig. 1, Table I)
    • Caption below figures, above tables
    • Reference in text before appearance
    • Center figures and tables

    Equations

    • Center equations on separate lines
    • Number equations consecutively (1), (2), (3)
    • Place equation numbers at right margin
    • Reference as "equation (1)" in text

    IEEE Submission Guidelines

    For IEEE journal and conference submissions, follow these technical requirements:

    File Format

    • PDF for final submission
    • LaTeX source files preferred
    • Word templates available
    • High-resolution figures (300 DPI)

    Length Limits

    • Conference papers: 6-8 pages
    • Journal articles: 8-12 pages
    • Letters: 3-4 pages
    • Transactions: variable by journal

    IEEE Template Resources

    • Official IEEE LaTeX templates
    • Microsoft Word templates
    • Conference-specific formatting guides
    • IEEE Editorial Style Manual