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How to Cite a Conference Paper in Science (current)

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

Science Reference List Format

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

Science Example for a Conference Paper

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

1. Y. Ibrahim, L. Wong, “Automated reference checking at scale” in Proceedings of the Conference on Scholarly Infrastructure (Association for Research Computing, 2023), pp. 88–97.

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 Science (current) 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 Science requirements.

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