Should unpublished conference papers appear in the bibliography?

Chicago does not require unpublished conference papers in the bibliography. They are typically cited only in footnotes. However, if they are central to your argument, you may include them.

How do I cite a paper from an online conference in Chicago?

Use the same format as a regular conference paper. If it was published in online proceedings, include the URL or DOI at the end.

Do I include the session title or panel name?

It is optional. You may include it for clarity, especially if the conference is large and the session title helps locate the paper.

How to Cite a Conference Paper in Chicago 17th Edition

General Format

Chicago 17 conference paper citation: **Published proceedings (footnote):** First Last, "Title of Paper," in *Title of Proceedings*, ed. First Last (Place: Publisher, Year), page range. **Bibliography:** Last, First. "Title of Paper." In *Title of Proceedings*, edited by First Last, page range. Place: Publisher, Year. **Unpublished paper (footnote):** First Last, "Title of Paper" (paper presented at Conference Name, Location, Month Day, Year).

Worked Example

Published proceedings: Footnote: 1. Emily Park, "Neural Networks in Literary Analysis," in *Digital Humanities 2023: Proceedings*, ed. James Morton (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2023), 45--58. Bibliography: Park, Emily. "Neural Networks in Literary Analysis." In *Digital Humanities 2023: Proceedings*, edited by James Morton, 45--58. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2023. Unpublished: 2. Maria Lopez, "Climate Modeling with Machine Learning" (paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, December 12, 2022).

Common Mistakes

1. **Using "In" incorrectly** -- In bibliography entries, "In" is capitalized because it follows a period. In footnotes, "in" is lowercase. 2. **Omitting conference details for unpublished papers** -- Include the conference name, location, and date in parentheses. 3. **Not distinguishing between published and unpublished** -- Published proceedings follow book chapter format; unpublished papers follow a different pattern.