How to Cite a Conference Paper in BibTeX (standard)
Learn how to cite conference proceedings and presentations in BibTeX format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
BibTeX Reference List Format
Here is the standard BibTeX format for citing a conference paper in your reference list:
BibTeX Example for a Conference Paper
A complete BibTeX reference for a conference paper, formatted by the official BibTeX CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
@inproceedings{Ibrahim2023Automated, author = {Ibrahim, Yusuf and Wong, Lily}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the {Conference} on {Scholarly} {Infrastructure}}, doi = {10.1000/csi.2023.088}, year = {2023}, month = {jul 12}, pages = {88--97}, organization = {Association for Research Computing}, title = {Automated reference checking at scale}, }
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your conference paper.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the BibTeX (standard) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match BibTeX requirements.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.
CSL style record: bibtex.csl
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a conference paper in BibTeX?
- To cite a conference paper in BibTeX (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the BibTeX format for a conference paper citation?
- The BibTeX format for a conference paper is: @inproceedings{Ibrahim2023Automated, author = {Ibrahim, Yusuf and Wong, Lily}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the {Conference} on {Scholarly} {Infrastructure}}, doi = {10.1000/csi.2023.088}, year = {2023}, month = {jul 12}, pages = {88--97}, organization = {Association for Research Computing}, title = {Automated reference checking at scale}, }
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