How do I cite a conference paper found on the author's website?

Use the published proceedings format if it was formally published. If it was only posted informally, use the conference presentation format and include the URL where you accessed it.

Do I include the conference location in APA 7?

For published proceedings, no. For unpublished presentations, yes -- include the city, state (US) or city, country.

How do I cite a virtual conference presentation?

Use the same format as an in-person presentation. For location, you may note it was held virtually or include the original planned location if known.

How to Cite a Conference Paper in APA 7th Edition

General Format

The APA 7 format for a conference paper depends on how it was published: **Published in proceedings (book format):** Author, A. A. (Year). Title of contribution. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), *Title of proceedings* (pp. page range). Publisher. DOI or URL **Conference presentation (unpublished):** Presenter, A. A. (Year, Month Day). *Title of presentation* [Type of presentation]. Conference Name, Location. URL

Worked Example

Published proceedings: Bengtsson, S., & Whinston, A. B. (2020). Blockchain-based smart contracts in supply chain management. In M. Chen (Ed.), *Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Information Systems* (pp. 112--125). ACM. https://doi.org/10.1145/xxxxx Conference presentation: Evans, A. C., Garbin, C. P., & Gonyea, J. L. (2020, April 22--25). *Barriers to mental health help-seeking among first-generation college students* [Poster presentation]. Annual Convention of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, United States.

Common Mistakes

1. **Using the wrong format** -- Choose the correct format based on whether the paper was published in proceedings or presented at a conference. 2. **Omitting the editor of proceedings** -- If citing a paper from published proceedings, include the editor(s) of the proceedings volume. 3. **Forgetting the presentation type** -- For unpublished presentations, specify the type in brackets (e.g., [Paper presentation], [Poster presentation], [Keynote address]).