How to Cite a Lecture or PowerPoint in Chicago (17th edition)
Learn how to cite class lectures, slides, and course materials in Chicago format (17th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Chicago Bibliography Format
Here is the standard Chicago format for citing a lecture or powerpoint in your bibliography:
Instructor Last Name, First Name. "Title of Lecture." Lecture, Course Name, Institution, Month Day, Year.
Chicago Example for a Lecture or PowerPoint
A complete Chicago reference for a lecture or powerpoint, formatted by the official Chicago CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Fitzgerald, Rowan. 2024. “Week 4: Building an Argument.” In ENGL 210: Academic Writing, Lecture notes. State University, February 12.
Matching in-text citation: (Fitzgerald 2024)
Chicago In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Instructor 2024)
Narrative
Instructor (2024) covers...
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your lecture or powerpoint.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Chicago (17th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Chicago requirements.
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