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Entry Types

Core Entry Types

Section titled “Core Entry Types”

Choosing the right entry type improves citation accuracy and bibliography quality.

Frequently used types

Section titled “Frequently used types”
  • @article
  • @book
  • @incollection
  • @online
  • @thesis

Other useful types

Section titled “Other useful types”

@report, @inproceedings, and @misc can cover additional research sources.

Type-Specific Required Fields

Section titled “Type-Specific Required Fields”

Mandatory field expectations

Section titled “Mandatory field expectations”

Each type has key fields that should be present before compile and submission.

Common validation mistakes

Section titled “Common validation mistakes”
  • Using @misc when a more specific type exists
  • Missing date or container fields
  • Inconsistent author name formats

Entry Types in CiteDrive Workflows

Section titled “Entry Types in CiteDrive Workflows”

Reviewing imported records and types

Section titled “Reviewing imported records and types”

When references originate in CiteDrive, verify that entry type and core fields align with source metadata.

Correcting mismatches before compiling

Section titled “Correcting mismatches before compiling”

Fix mismatches early so style-specific output stays predictable.

Entry Type Pitfalls

Section titled “Entry Type Pitfalls”

Overusing @misc

Section titled “Overusing @misc”

@misc is useful as a fallback, but overuse can reduce output quality. Prefer more specific types where possible.

Confusing container information

Section titled “Confusing container information”

For articles and chapters, container metadata (journal/book title, volume, issue, pages) is often critical for correct rendering and should be reviewed carefully.

Next Step

Section titled “Next Step”