Overview
This lecture introduces the basics of Turabian formatting and citation style, its relationship to Chicago style, and provides practical guidance for writing academic papers using Turabian.
Background and Purpose of Turabian Style
- Turabian style was created by Kate Turabian in 1937 as a simplified version of the Chicago Manual of Style.
- It is designed to provide essential research and citation guidelines for students.
Basic Formatting Rules
- Use Times New Roman, 12-point font throughout the paper.
- Main text and title page should be double-spaced; block quotes, footnotes, endnotes, and bibliography are single-spaced.
- Page numbers start on the first page of the main body (not the title page) and must begin at "1".
- Title is placed one-third down the title page, with name, class, professor, and date two-thirds down.
Microsoft Word Tips for Formatting
- Insert page numbers at the top (header); ensure "show number on first page" is unchecked for title page.
- Format page numbering to start from zero for title page, so first main body page is numbered "1".
Headings
- Headings are optional in Turabian and should be used for clarity when dividing paper into clear sections.
- Papers without clear sections do not require headings.
Bibliography Page Formatting
- Bibliography entries are single-spaced with an extra line break between them.
- Entries are organized alphabetically; second and subsequent lines are indented (hanging indent).
- Include works referenced during research, even if not directly cited.
Footnotes and Citations
- Insert footnotes in Word via the "References" tab; footnote indicators appear after period and quotation marks.
- Each source should have both a bibliography citation and a corresponding footnote citation.
Citation Examples and Guidelines
- Book footnote citation: Author’s first name first; bibliography: Author’s last name first.
- Footnote citations specify quoted or paraphrased page(s); bibliography gives full page range.
- Article citation: footnote uses cited page numbers; bibliography uses full article's range.
- Church documents: footnotes cite specific sections; bibliography cites the whole document.
- Bible citations go in footnotes (book, chapter, verse(s), translation); no bibliography entry is needed.
Special Cases and Repeated Citations
- For unconventional sources, apply reasonable, consistent citation methods.
- The first citation for a source is full; subsequent citations use an abbreviated form (author, page).
- For repeated consecutive citations, use “Ibid.” for same source and page; use “Ibid., [new page]” for same source, different page.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Turabian Style — A simplified academic writing and citation style based on Chicago style.
- Footnote — A note at the bottom of the page providing citation or explanation.
- Bibliography — List of sources referenced or consulted, alphabetized with hanging indents.
- Ibid. — Abbreviation meaning “in the same place,” used for repeated consecutive citations.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review the Seton Hill Pastoral Ministry LibGuide and other recommended online resources for Turabian guidelines.
- Practice formatting a title page, bibliography, and footnotes in Microsoft Word using Turabian style.