Chicago Manual (also called Turabian) is a citation style developed by the University of Chicago. While similar to MLA and APA, it uses a footnote system that allows you to cite sources in-text and then include the details of that source on the bottom of the page in the footer. Chicago Manual is most common in history & other humanities classes.
Note: These guides are created in the Chicago Manual note and bibliography format as that is the format most used in history courses.
Formatting a Paper in Chicago Manual Style – This page will show you an example of how to format your paper in Chicago Manual Style. This includes how to format a cover page, where to place page numbers, where to put your name, and every other part of the paper.
Citing In-text with footnotes in Chicago Manual Style – This guide covers how to cite sources in-text throughout the body of a paper. As you mention facts and ideas from all the sources you read as part of your research you need to cite them in your writing.
Bibliography Page Citations in Chicago Manual Style – This page explains how to cite sources on the Bibliography page at the end of a Chicago Manual paper. These citations are more detailed than in-text citations.
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