Library Class and Subject Guides: Citations: Chicago/Turabian Style

Who Uses Chicago/Turabian?

Chicago Style (CMS) is often used in the humanities. “Turabian” is a student-focused version of Chicago Style and is described in Kate Turabian’s book Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Check with your professor if you’re unsure about which style to use.

Chicago Style Guides

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L. Turabian; Wayne C. Booth (Revised by); Gregory G. Colomb (Revised by); University of Chicago Press Staff (Revised by); Joseph M. Williams (Revised by)
Call Number: LB2369 .T8 2013
ISBN: 9780226816371
Publication Date: 2013-04-03
The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff
Call Number: Z253 .U69 2017
ISBN: 9780226287058
Publication Date: 2017-09-05

Online Chicago/Turabian Style Resources

The following online resources may assist you in creating your Chicago or Turabian Syle citations and resource lists.

Chicago Manual of Style
The Chicago Manual of Style is the authoritative, trusted source that writers, editors, and publishers turn to for guidance on style and process. Has information on both 16th and 17th editions.
QuickCite
Use the dropdown menus to generate example citations for your resources. Currently only has 16th edition.
Chicago Manual of Style Quick Guide | Trinity College Library
Currently only has 16th edition.
Notes and Bibliography | Chicago Manual of Style
17th edition information. 16th edition available as well.
Author-Date References | Chicago Manual of Style
Has both 16th and 17th edition information.
Chicago Manual of Style - Purdue OWL
With information for the 17th edition.

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