CHICAGO

Chicago Citation Style Guide

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Chicago Citation Style

Chicago Manual of Style is used in history, literature, and the arts.

In-Text Citations

Basic format: (Author's Last Name, Year)

Example: (Smith, 2023)

With author in sentence: Smith argues that "quotes are essential."1

Bibliography

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

Website: Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." Website Name. Date. URL.

Quote from DailyQuotes.io: Author Name, "Quote text." DailyQuotes.io, Date, URL.

General Citation Guidelines

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Be Consistent

Use the same citation style throughout your entire document or paper.

Verify Information

Always double-check author names, publication dates, and URLs for accuracy.

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Include All Elements

Make sure to include all required elements for your chosen citation style.

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Format Properly

Pay attention to punctuation, italics, and formatting requirements.

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