Documentation Styles for the Sciences - ACS Style - Overview

Sep 21, 2026

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Documentation Styles for the Sciences outlines how citation and formatting conventions are applied in scientific writing, with a focus on ACS (American Chemical Society) style. It notes that ACS style is commonly used for research papers in the sciences and references the “3rd edition (2006)” ACS Style Guide: A Manual for Authors and Editors. The material also directs readers to example resources via linked guides, and it introduces the CSE (formerly CBE) documentation style alongside quick citation and sample paper materials.

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ACS Style

ACS Style Guide and edition reference

Example links and resources

CSE (formerly CBE) Style

Quick citation guide

Sample paper resources

FAQs

What is ACS style used for in scientific writing?

ACS style is often used for research papers in the sciences, providing citation and formatting conventions for scientific manuscripts.

Which ACS Style Guide edition is referenced in the document?

The document references the 3rd edition (2006) of “ACS Style Guide: A Manual for Authors and Editors.”

What other documentation style is mentioned besides ACS?

CSE (formerly CBE) documentation style is also mentioned, including links to a documentation style guide, a quick citation guide, and a sample paper.

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