citation-formats

Formats references and in-text citations across APA, IEEE, ASCE, Chicago, Harvard, and Vancouver styles.

19|1|Updated Jun 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Abhinavbwj/AEC-Scholar --skill citation-formats-abhinavbwj
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-formats
Source: https://github.com/Abhinavbwj/AEC-Scholar/tree/main/aec-scholar/skills/citation-formats
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Abhinavbwj/AEC-Scholar --skill citation-formats-abhinavbwj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Academic writers in architecture, engineering, and construction must format references in many different citation styles depending on the target journal, and small errors in case, abbreviation, author counts, or DOI formatting cause desk rejections and tedious rework. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Multi-style formatting: Apply APA 7th, IEEE, ASCE, Chicago, Harvard, and Vancouver/ICMJE patterns for in-text citations and reference lists, with venue-family guidance for ASCE, Elsevier, IEEE, Springer, and Taylor & Francis journals. - BibTeX/BibLaTeX support: Generate clean @article, @inproceedings, @book, @phdthesis, and other entries with correct keys, brace-protected acronyms, page ranges, and DOI fields. - Integrity guardrails: Never fabricate DOIs, authors, or page ranges; uncertain fields are marked as placeholders for the user to verify against the source. - Use Case: You drafted a paper for Automation in Construction with a messy reference list. Ask the assistant to convert all references to the journal's numbered style and produce matching BibTeX entries with verified DOI placeholders. ## Quick Start Format my reference list for an ASCE journal article and generate the corresponding BibTeX entries, marking any fields you cannot verify.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-formats

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I format references for an ASCE journal?▼

ASCE uses an author-date style: in-text citations like (Smith and Lee 2021), and references with official journal abbreviations, issue numbers in parentheses, and a colon before the page range, ending with the full DOI URL.

What is the difference between APA and IEEE citation format?▼

APA uses author-date in-text citations like (Smith & Lee, 2021) with sentence-case article titles and spelled-out journal names. IEEE uses numbered bracket citations like [3] with title-case titles in quotes and abbreviated journal names.

How do I write a BibTeX entry for a conference paper?▼

Use the @inproceedings entry type with author, title, booktitle (the proceedings name), year, pages, and address fields. Prefer @inproceedings over @misc, and protect acronyms like {BIM} with braces so styles do not lowercase them.

Which citation style should I use for Elsevier AEC journals?▼

Elsevier AEC journals such as Automation in Construction typically use a numbered Vancouver-like style, but some use APA-like author-date. Always check the specific journal's author guidelines or download its CSL or BibTeX style file.

Can I trust reference managers to format citations correctly?▼

Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote auto-format via CSL styles but often import dirty metadata such as wrong case, missing issues, or organization-as-author errors. Always proof the output against the original source before submission.

What should I do if I cannot find a DOI for a source?▼

Never invent a DOI. Omit the DOI field and mark it as a placeholder for verification, then check the publisher page or resolve candidates at https://doi.org/. Prefer DOIs over URLs when they exist because they are persistent identifiers.