How to Cite a PowerPoint Presentation in Turabian (9th edition)
Learn how to cite PowerPoint and presentation slide decks 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 PowerPoint presentation in your bibliography:
Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Presentation." PowerPoint presentation, Course or Organization Name, Location, Month Day, Year.
Turabian In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Author Year, slide 4)
Narrative
Author (Year) explains...
Key Turabian Formatting Rules
- Put the presentation title in quotation marks.
- Identify the medium as a "PowerPoint presentation" after the title.
- Give the course or organization, location, and date.
- Add the URL if the slides were posted online.
- Follows the Chicago Notes-Bibliography system.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your PowerPoint presentation.
- 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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