But her document had no title. The napkin just had scribbles. And the "source"? A bar that closed in 2008.
Her finger traced the example: [1] Smith, J. A., and Lee, B. T., 2019, “Creep Behavior of Inconel 718,” ASME J. Eng. Mater. Technol., 141(3), p. 031002. asme reference format
He opened the ASME Guide to a section no one ever used: Appendix B – Exceptional Cases. It said: "In rare instances where no other format applies, the author shall describe the source with maximum clarity and consistency with the principles of traceability and reproducibility." But her document had no title
Q: How do I cite a data source written on a napkin? A: Follow Section 8.7 for unpublished works, substitute ‘napkin’ for ‘manuscript,’ and append a note on medium and location. Ensure traceability. And for the sake of the editors, use paper that doesn’t stain. A bar that closed in 2008