Chicago Style Formatting and Citations

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to formatting papers in Chicago style. It covers the distinct features of Chicago style compared to MLA and APA, including title page formatting, the use of footnotes and endnotes, in-text citations, and creating a bibliography. The tutorial also offers practical application tips and additional resources to help students master Chicago style formatting.

What makes Chicago Style distinct from MLA and APA?

• It has a unique citation style.

• It does not use page numbers.

• It requires a cover page.

• It uses a different font.

Where should the title be placed on a Chicago Style title page?

• In the center of the page

• At the top of the page

• A third of the way down from the top

• At the bottom of the page

What is typical about headers in Chicago Style?

• They include the author's name.

• They are not used.

• They are placed at the bottom of the page.

• They include a running head.

When starting your content in Chicago Style, what should you avoid?

• Including a title

• Using footnotes

• Adding page numbers

• Using a different font

How are in-text citations typically formatted in Chicago Style?

• With a bibliography entry

• With the author's full name

• With a page number only

• With a footnote or endnote

Which font is recommended for a Chicago Style paper?

• Arial

• Calibri

• Verdana

• Courier or Times New Roman

What is the difference between footnotes and endnotes in Chicago Style?

• Footnotes are at the bottom of each page, endnotes are at the end of the document.

• Endnotes are at the bottom of each page.

• There is no difference.

• Footnotes are at the end of the document.

How should a bibliography be formatted in Chicago Style?

• Single spaced with hanging indentations

• Single spaced with no indentations

• Double spaced with hanging indentations

• Triple spaced with no indentations

In which types of texts is Chicago Style commonly used?

• Science journals

• History books and encyclopedias

• Technical manuals

• Novels

What should you remember when using religious texts in Chicago Style?

• They do not need a bibliography entry.

• They should be bolded.

• They require a full bibliography entry.

• They should be italicized.