Chicago Style Cheat Sheet
Quick reference for Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition) citation formats.
Two Chicago Systems
| Notes-Bibliography (NB) | Author-Date (AD) |
|---|---|
| Footnotes/endnotes + bibliography | Parenthetical citations + reference list |
| History, arts, humanities | Sciences, social sciences |
| More detailed first notes | Similar to APA format |
Notes-Bibliography Examples
Book (Footnote)
Note: 1. First Last, Title of Book (Place: Publisher, Year), page.
Bibliography: Last, First. Title of Book. Place: Publisher, Year.
Journal Article (Footnote)
Note: 1. First Last, "Title of Article," Journal Title Vol, no. Issue (Year): pages.
Bibliography: Last, First. "Title of Article." Journal Title Vol, no. Issue (Year): pages.
Website (Footnote)
Note: 1. First Last, "Title of Page," Site Name, Month Day, Year, URL.
Bibliography: Last, First. "Title of Page." Site Name. Month Day, Year. URL.
Shortened Notes
After the first full citation, use shortened footnotes:
1. Last, Short Title, page.
Key Formatting Rules
- Use superscript numbers for footnote references in text
- Bibliography entries use hanging indentation
- "Ibid." may be used for consecutive citations of the same source
- Titles: books and journals italicized, articles and chapters in quotes
- Use access dates for online sources that may change
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