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How to Cite a Journal Article in Chicago (17th edition)

Learn how to cite peer-reviewed and academic journal articles 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 journal article in your bibliography:

Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Journal Name volume, no. issue (Year): pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx.

Chicago In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(Smith and Jones 2024, 12)

Narrative

Smith and Jones (2024) conclude...

Key Chicago Formatting Rules

  • Put the article title in quotation marks.
  • Italicize the journal name.
  • Include DOI or URL.
  • Author-Date: (Year) after author; Notes: date at end.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your journal article.
  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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