How do I cite a preprint in Turabian?

To cite a preprint in Turabian (9th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What does the in-text citation look like for a preprint in Turabian?

In Turabian, the in-text citation for the example above is (Petrov and Osei 2024)

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How to Cite a Preprint in Turabian (9th edition)

Learn how to cite arXiv, bioRxiv, and other preprint server papers in Turabian format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Turabian Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Turabian format for citing a preprint in your bibliography:

Turabian Example for a Preprint

A complete Turabian reference for a preprint, formatted by the official Turabian CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Petrov, Ivan, and Akua Osei. 2024. “Reference Accuracy in Large Language Model Output.” In arXiv, Preprint 2403.01234. March 2. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2403.01234.

Matching in-text citation: (Petrov and Osei 2024)

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your preprint.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Turabian (9th 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 Turabian requirements.

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