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Chicago/Turabian Citation Guide

Oct 6, 2025

Overview

This lecture provides a step-by-step guide on how to cite sources using Chicago/Turabian Style, focusing on endnotes and bibliographies.

Inserting Endnote Markers

  • Insert a numeric endnote marker in your paper where you cite a source.
  • Use Microsoft Word’s "Insert Endnote" function on the References tab.
  • Ensure markers use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.).

Writing Endnotes

  • Add citation details in an endnote at the end of your paper.
  • Typical book endnote format: endnote number, author's first and last name, title in italics, publication information in parentheses or brackets, page number.
  • Citation details and format vary depending on source type (e.g., magazine, website).

Citing While Writing

  • Continue to add endnote markers and corresponding citation details as you write, even if citing the same source more than once.

Creating a Bibliography

  • After finishing your paper, add a bibliography listing each source once.
  • Bibliography entries differ from endnotes: no note numbers, author’s last name first, and different punctuation (periods vs. commas).

Key Terms & Definitions

  • Endnote — A numbered citation appearing at the end of a paper, giving details of the source.
  • Bibliography — A list of all sources used in your paper, each listed once.
  • Arabic numerals — Standard numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.), not Roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.).

Action Items / Next Steps

  • Consult the Chicago/Turabian web page for detailed rules and source-specific citation examples.
  • Practice formatting both endnotes and bibliography entries accurately for various source types.