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Citation Styles and Academic Formatting

Learn how to properly cite sources and format academic papers using APA, MLA, Chicago, and other citation styles. This guide includes step-by-step tutorials, templates, and formatting guidelines for student and professional papers.

đź”° Chicago Style Basics

The Chicago Manual of Style (abbreviated as CMOSTCM, or CMS, or sometimes as Chicago) is a style guide that focuses on American English and deals with aspects of editorial practice, including grammar and usage, as well as document preparation and formatting. It is available in print as a hardcover book, and by subscription as a searchable website as The Chicago Manual of Style Online. The online version provides some free resources, primarily aimed at teachers, students, and libraries.

The Chicago Manual of Style offers two citation systems: (1) notes and bibliography and (2) author-date.

đź’ˇ Pro Tip: Visit the Chicago Manual of Style ONLINE to access citation guides and resources.

đź“š Turabian & Chicago Style Handouts and Guides

Turabian Style is a streamlined version of Chicago Style designed specifically for students and researchers by Kate Turabian (1893–1987). Turabian is the author of A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations and Student's Guide to Writing College Papers

Access Turabian Student Paper-Formatting Tip Sheets. Official Chicago style, in easy-to-use, printable PDF paper-writing tip sheets for students, teachers, and librarians. Guidelines are per Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (9th ed.) and are fully compatible with The Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.).

Important: Directions from your teacher, instructor, or dissertation office overrule these guidelines.

 

Access official Turabian Classroom Resources for Teachers. Based on Kate L. Turabian’s Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers and dedication to helping students write a well-reasoned, coherent research papers. These topic sheets are meant to help guide classroom discussions and provide a framework for the teaching of research writing. The sheets follow the sequence of the book, and highlight some of the most important concepts students need to learn to become accomplished researchers and writers.

Download PDFs of each topic below or download all 26 topics in one PDF.

đź’ˇ Pro Tips:

  • Always follow your instructor's specific requirements
  • Use alongside Chicago citation guides

đź“– Official Chicago 18 Style Guides