How to Cite a Blog Post in Turabian (9th edition)
Learn how to cite blog posts and online opinion pieces 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 blog post in your bibliography:
Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Post." Blog Name (blog), Month Day, Year. https://url.
Turabian In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Author 2024)
Narrative
Author (2024) notes...
Key Turabian Formatting Rules
- Put the post title in quotation marks and italicize the blog name.
- Add "(blog)" after the blog name and give the full publication date.
- End with the URL; follows Chicago Notes-Bibliography format.
- Blog posts are typically cited in notes rather than the bibliography.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your blog post.
- 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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