cite-encodelisted

# Cite ENCODE Data Properly ## When to Use - User wants to generate proper citations for ENCODE data, tools, and consortium papers - User asks about "citing ENCODE", "BibTeX", "references", "bibliography", or "data citation" - User needs to create a Key Resources Table (STAR Methods) for Cell-family journals - User wants to export citations in BibTeX, RIS, or other reference manager formats - Example queries: "cite the ENCODE experiments I used", "generate BibTeX for my tracked experiments", "how do I cite ENCODE in my paper?" Help the user generate correct citations for ENCODE data following official guidelines. This is the definitive guide to citing ENCODE data in manuscripts, grants, presentations, and supplementary materials. ## ENCODE Citation Requirements ENCODE data use policy requires citing data in publications. Data is freely available with **no embargo** -- unrestricted use upon release. However, proper attribution is both a scientific obligation and a practical necessity: reviewers will check that you have cited data sources correctly, and incomplete citations are a common reason for revision requests. ## Step 0: Assess Publication Trust Before Citing Before citing any study, check its scientific integrity using the **publication-trust** skill. This step catches: - Formally retracted papers still in circulation - Key findings contradicted by independent groups - Expressions of concern from journal editors - Authors with patterns of problematic publications