Selection Checklist
- Start with journal or university author guidelines.
- Confirm whether template expects BibLaTeX or BibTeX.
- Match in-text behavior (numeric vs author-year).
- Validate edge cases: multiple authors, page ranges, online sources.
Bibliography & References
Choosing Citation Styles in LaTeX
Decide between APA, IEEE, numeric, and author-year citation styles based on publication and discipline requirements.
Choose citation style early to avoid expensive formatting changes before submission.