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

Learn how to cite printed and electronic books 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 book in your bibliography:

Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.

Turabian In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(Smith 2024, 45)

Narrative

Smith (2024, 45) writes...

Key Turabian Formatting Rules

  • Italicize the book title.
  • Include place of publication and publisher.
  • For footnotes: First Name Last Name format.
  • For bibliography: Last Name, First Name format.
  • Similar to Chicago style with minor simplifications.

Step-by-Step Guide

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

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