How to Cite a Conference Paper in OSCOLA (4th edition)
Learn how to cite conference proceedings and presentations in OSCOLA format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
OSCOLA Bibliography Format
Here is the standard OSCOLA format for citing a conference paper in your bibliography:
OSCOLA Example for a Conference Paper
A complete OSCOLA reference for a conference paper, formatted by the official OSCOLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Ibrahim Y and Wong L, “Automated Reference Checking at Scale” Proceedings of the Conference on Scholarly Infrastructure (Association for Research Computing 2023) <https://doi.org/10.1000/csi.2023.088>
Matching in-text citation: Yusuf Ibrahim and Lily Wong, “Automated Reference Checking at Scale” Proceedings of the Conference on Scholarly Infrastructure (Association for Research Computing 2023) <https://doi.org/10.1000/csi.2023.088>.
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 OSCOLA (4th edition) 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 bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match OSCOLA requirements.
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