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
- 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 Science (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 Science 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: science.csl
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a conference paper in Science?
- To cite a conference paper in Science (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the Science format for a conference paper citation?
- The Science format for a conference paper is: 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.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a conference paper in Science?
- In Science, the in-text citation for the example above is (1)
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