How to Cite a Conference Paper in PLOS (current)
Learn how to cite conference proceedings and presentations in PLOS format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
PLOS Reference List Format
Here is the standard PLOS format for citing a conference paper in your reference list:
PLOS Example for a Conference Paper
A complete PLOS reference for a conference paper, formatted by the official PLOS CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Ibrahim Y, Wong L. Automated reference checking at scale. Proceedings of the Conference on Scholarly Infrastructure. Association for Research Computing; 2023. pp. 88–97. 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 PLOS (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 PLOS requirements.
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