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How to Cite a Blog Post in Chicago (17th edition)

Learn how to cite blog posts and online opinion pieces 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 blog post in your bibliography:

Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Post." Blog Name (blog), Month Day, Year. https://url.

Chicago In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Author 2024)

Narrative

Author (2024) notes...

Key Chicago Formatting Rules

  • Put the post title in quotation marks and italicize the blog name.
  • Add the descriptor "(blog)" after the blog name unless the word "blog" is already in the name.
  • Give the full publication date (Month Day, Year) and end with the URL.
  • Blog posts are usually cited in notes; they may be omitted from the bibliography.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your blog post.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Chicago (17th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Chicago requirements.

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