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How to Cite a PDF in Nature (current)

Learn how to cite PDF documents and reports 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 pdf in your reference list:

Nature Example for a PDF

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

1. Open Scholarship Council. Annual Review of Open Scholarship. https://www.example.org/reports/2023.pdf (2023).

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 pdf.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Nature (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 Nature requirements.

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