Find proceedings and papers
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Many subject-specific databases index conference proceedings. To find conference papers relevant to your research browse to a relevant database by subject. -
Search Google Scholar
Google Scholar searches scholarly information including journal articles, conference papers, theses, technical reports and books. Google Scholar's coverage of Open Access journal articles and papers is more comprehensive than the Library catalogue or Library databases.
Forthcoming conferences
Details of forthcoming conferences can be found on the websites of professional organisations or in conference directories. The websites below list forthcoming conferences in many discipline areas.
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All ConferencesA Global Conference Directory where you can find conferences, conventions, trade shows, exhibits, and events in any line of business or interest occurring anywhere in the world.
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Conference AlertsConference Alerts has become a central hub for information about upcoming academic and professional events.
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COMS - Calender of Scientific ConferencesConference-Service.com offers a directory of upcoming scientific and technical meetings.
About conferences
A conference (sometimes also called symposium or congress) is a meeting where researchers within a discipline present research findings. New research is often presented at conferences before publication as a journal article or a book chapter .
- Conference papers are the written record of the presentations given at a conference. These are often republished as journal articles.
- Conference proceedings are the collection of conference papers which are published following a conference.
Referencing
For information on how to correctly cite conference papers and proceedings try these guides.
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Referencing guidesProvides examples of how to reference in AGLC, AGPS Harvard, APA, Chicago Author-Date, Chicago Notes and Bibliography, IEEE and Vancouver styles. Includes examples of direct quotations, paraphrasing and full references, for a range of resources.
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Referencing guidesExplains why you need to reference and how to reference the information sources you consult.
