How to Cite a Conference Paper in Nature (current)
Learn how to cite conference proceedings and presentations in Nature format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Nature Reference List Format
Here is the standard Nature format for citing a conference paper in your reference list:
Nature Example for a Conference Paper
A complete Nature reference for a conference paper, formatted by the official Nature 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 88–97 (Association for Research Computing, 2023). doi:10.1000/csi.2023.088.
Matching in-text citation: 1
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 Nature (current) 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 Nature requirements.
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