Chicago/Turabian Style
What is Chicago Style & why is it sometimes called Turabian? Chicago style is a set of guidelines for organizing a paper and giving credit to sources used. It is most frequently used in history papers, but any subject may use it. Turabian is a shortened version of Chicago style published into a compact handbook. Turabian is typically used by college students.
Check out these handy guides to APA-style references.
This really neat Chicago Citation Template from easybib.com makes building citations a snap. Just fill in the blanks!
- Notes & Bibliography: Sample CitationsSample citations for Notes & Bibliography style. From easybib.com
- Author-Date: Sample CitationsSample citations for Author-Date style citations. From easybib.com
Notes & Bibliography
Chicago style citations are slightly different from MLA/APA. You have the option to use either Notes & Bibliography style or Author-Date style. Check with your professor to be certain which one you should use.
With Notes & Bibliography you still have a list of resources you used listed at the end of your paper. This is called a bibliography. However, instead of in-text citations, Chicago style uses footnotes. A superscript number at the end of a reference will match a number at the bottom of the page, where you will give a shortened citation for your source.
Example:
Source: Easybib. Footnotes.
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The bibliography listing will contain the full citation for any source you use.
Example:
Source: ChicagoaManualofStyle.org. Citation Quick Guide.
For more information on citing specific types of sources check out Owl Purdue's Chicago Style Guide.
Author-Date
Chicago style citations are slightly different from MLA/APA. Within Chicago you have the option to use either Notes & Bibliography or Author-Date style citations. Check with your professor to be certain which one you should use.
With Author-Date you still have a list of resources you used listed at the end of your paper. This is called a References List. Instead of using footnotes, you will use in-text citations with the author(s) last name(s), the year of the publication, and the page number referenced.
Example:
Source: Easybib. Author-Date Sample Citations.
The references listing will contain the full citation for any source you use.
Example:
Source: ChicagoaManualofStyle.org. Citation Quick Guide.
For more information on citing specific types of sources check out Owl Purdue's Chicago Style Guide.
- Turabian and Chicago Style Website
The official website of the Chicago/Turabian style guide. - Turabian Style Guide
Georgia State University's guide to Turabian style.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Eighth EditionCall Number: LB2369 .T8 2013This book is located at the circulation desk and may be used in the EGSC Library.
Turabian: The Easy Way!Call Number: LB2369 .H69 2009This book is located at the circulation desk and may be used in the EGSC Library.
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