The hallmark of the ACS style is expediency. Journal titles longer than one word are abbreviated according to the conventions set up by CASSI (Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index). ACS represents the more team-based production of knowledge in the sciences by including all names listed as authors in the bibliographic citation. ACS allows for the representation of authors' first names with the initial, another convention that contributes to the brevity of bibliographical references rendered in ACS style.

ACS Style Pointers (pdf)

Sample ACS References List (pdf)

Print

Book

Chapter in Edited Book

Print Journal Article

Non-Scientific Publication

Technical Report

Conference Proceedings

Government Document

Thesis

Patent

Electronic

Web Site

Journal Article (e-Journal)

Newspaper Article (Library Database)

Computer Programs/Software

Live Event

Lecture