bibtex_formatting

Comprehensive guide to BibTeX entry types, required fields, formatting conventions, and best practices.

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# BibTeX Formatting Guide

Comprehensive guide to BibTeX entry types, required fields, formatting conventions, and best practices.

## Overview

BibTeX is the standard bibliography format for LaTeX documents. Proper formatting ensures:
- Correct citation rendering
- Consistent formatting
- Compatibility with citation styles
- No compilation errors

This guide covers all common entry types and formatting rules.

## Entry Types

### @article - Journal Articles

**Most common entry type** for peer-reviewed journal articles.

**Required fields**:
- `author`: Author names
- `title`: Article title
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