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How to Cite a Conference Paper in ACS (4th edition)

Learn how to cite conference proceedings and presentations in ACS format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

ACS Reference List Format

Here is the standard ACS format for citing a conference paper in your reference list:

ACS Example for a Conference Paper

A complete ACS reference for a conference paper, formatted by the official ACS CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

(1) Ibrahim, Y.; Wong, L. Automated Reference Checking at Scale. In Proceedings of the Conference on Scholarly Infrastructure; Association for Research Computing, 2023; pp 88–97. https://doi.org/10.1000/csi.2023.088.

Matching in-text citation: 1

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your conference paper.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the ACS (4th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match ACS requirements.

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