Introduction to Citation Styles: Chicago 17th Ed.

Summary

This script educates on the importance of proper citation in academic writing using Chicago Style, highlighting two systems: notes and bibliography, commonly used in arts and humanities, and author-date, favored in sciences and social sciences. It details how to cite journal articles in footnotes and bibliographies, emphasizing correct formatting and the significance of including digital identifiers. The script also advises on handling multiple authors and suggests consulting a librarian for citation assistance.

Takeaways

• 📚 When citing sources, using direct quotes and citations gives credit to the original ideas and enhances credibility.
• 🔍 Citations help readers locate the same sources, indicating that the writing is in an academic genre.
• 📝 Citation styles like Chicago Style provide guidelines for presenting writing and sources consistently across disciplines.
• 🏛️ Chicago Style has two variations: the notes and bibliography system, and the author-date system.
• 🎨 The notes and bibliography system is prevalent in arts and humanities, while the author-date system is common in sciences and social sciences.
• ❓ If unsure which citation system to use, consult your professor for guidance.
• 📑 For the notes and bibliography system, add a footnote in the body of the paper and a note citation at the bottom of the page.
• 📘 When citing academic journal articles, include author details, article title, journal name, volume, issue, year, and page number.
• 🔗 Optionally, add a digital object identifier (DOI) or direct link to the article if available.
• 👥 For multiple authors, use 'and' before the last author's name or 'et al.' for four or more authors.
• 📋 The bibliography should be organized alphabetically by the first author's last name, using a hanging indent and full page range.

Q & A

What is the purpose of citations in academic writing?

Citations give credit to the ideas of others, enhance the credibility of the author, and provide information to help readers find the same sources again.

What are citation styles and why are they important?

Citation styles are guidelines and conventions that different disciplines follow to present writing and sources in a consistent way, ensuring academic integrity and clarity.

What is the Chicago Style and in which disciplines is it commonly used?

Chicago Style is a citation style used in various disciplines, particularly common in the arts and humanities, and also used in sciences and social sciences.

What are the two variations of the Chicago Style?

The two variations of the Chicago Style are the notes and bibliography system and the author-date system.

Which Chicago Style system is more common in the arts and humanities?

The notes and bibliography system is more common in the arts and humanities.

How can you cite a source using the notes and bibliography system in Chicago Style?

In the notes and bibliography system, you add a footnote in the body of your paper and a note citation at the bottom of the page, including author details, article title, journal name, volume, issue, year, page number, and optionally a DOI or URL.

What should you do if you are unsure which citation system to use?

If you are unsure which citation system to use, you should ask your professor for guidance.

How do you handle citations with multiple authors in the notes and bibliography system?

For two or three authors, use 'and' before the last author's name. For four or more authors, list the first author and then use 'et al.'

What is the format for a bibliography page in the Chicago Style?

In the bibliography, use a hanging indent, organize references alphabetically by the first author's last name, and separate parts of the citation with a period.

How does the author-date system differ from the notes and bibliography system in Chicago Style?

In the author-date system, you include the author's last name, year, and page number in parentheses in the body of the paper, and the bibliography includes the full citation with a full page range and publication month or season.

What advice is given for those who need help with Chicago Style citations?

If you need help with Chicago Style citations, it is recommended to consult a librarian for assistance.