A Vancouver style (using natbib package)
We do not currently have any LaTeX style files for the Imperial College London referencing formats.
The following is an example of a Vancouver (numeric) style output that can be used as an alternative to the Imperial Harvard style.
You need the following commands:
- \usepackage[numbers]{natbib} or \usepackage[numbers,round]{natbib} for round brackets - add to the preamble
- \cite - use to insert citations in the text (see table below for more variations)
- \bibliographystyle{unsrtnat} - where unsrtnat is our preferred Vancouver style output
- \bibliography{filename} - to create the reference list
Natbib citation commands
Command |
Action |
Result |
|---|---|---|
| \cite{1145} | Citation appears as a number based on the order in which the sources are cited | e.g. aerodynamics [1] |
| \cite[p.~22]{1145} | Allows page number to be inserted (used for direct quotes) | e.g. aerodynamics [1, p. 22] |
| \cite{1145,1150} | Multiple citations appear | e.g. aerodynamics [1, 2] |
Example: a Vancouver style with natbib
Original document in LaTeX:
Typeset output:
