Council of Science Editors (Formerly Council of Biology Editors) Style & Format, 8th Edition
The Council of Science Editors uses CSE (formerly CBE) style and format called Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. CSE style is used in biology and other life and physical sciences.
- opens new windowCSE Quick Search Guide, 9th edition
Scientific Style for Author, Editors, and Publishers - opens new windowCSE Quick Search Guide, 8th edition
Scientific Style and Format Citations - opens new windowInstant CBE Citation Generator
Scispace - opens new windowCSE Guidance on Machine Learning and Artificial Tools
Science Editor article
Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers, 8th ed. Online by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780226116495Publication Date: 2014
A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology by Call Number: QH304 .K59ISBN: 9781319440206Publication Date: 2021
See Chapter 4, "Documenting Sources."
Writing in the Biological Sciences, 4th ed. by Call Number: QH304 .H64 2022, on Reserve
In the record, click the book cover image for summary, author notes, table of contents, and more.ISBN: 9780197543580Publication Date: 2021
Cite Right: A Quick Guide to Citation Styles -- MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions, and More by Call Number: PN171.F56 L55 ReferenceISBN: 9780226431246Publication Date: 2018
Citing AI Tools
The Council of Science Editors recommends treating AI-generated content as personal communication. Personal communication advice is as follows:
- Cite personal communication in-text only,
- Do not include in the References section
- Include a description of the content that was created or edited and the name of the language model or tool, version and extension numbers, and manufacturer
Example: I asked it to respond to a prompt for "factors that influence gene expression" (ChatGPT [OpenAI], response to question from author, 3 May 2024).
(Always follow your professor's guidelines for AI use in the course.)