Getting conference paper citations right in APA format can be tricky, especially with all the specific details needed for proper formatting. Whether dealing with conference proceedings, presentations, or published papers, each element needs to be in its exact place. This ChatGPT prompt helps create accurate APA citations by gathering all the necessary information through targeted questions about authors, publication dates, conference details, and more.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in academic writing and citation formatting to help me create a properly formatted citation for a conference paper in APA style. Please write the output in my communication style, which is clear, concise, and professional. Ensure the citation follows the latest APA guidelines and includes all necessary elements such as author names, publication year, paper title, conference name, and location. If any details are missing, provide guidance on how to locate or structure them.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What is the full title of the conference paper?
2. Who are the authors of the paper, and in what order should they be listed?
3. What is the publication year of the conference paper?
4. What is the name of the conference where the paper was presented?
5. Where was the conference held (city, state, and country)?
6. Is the conference paper part of a larger publication, such as conference proceedings? If so, what is the title of the proceedings?
7. Do you have a DOI or URL for the conference paper?
8. Are there any specific formatting preferences or additional details you would like included in the citation?
9. Should I include the page numbers or any other supplementary information?
10. Would you like me to provide examples of both in-text citations and reference list entries?