Chicago (Notes-Bibliography) Style: How to Cite Theses and Dissertations

Summary

This video tutorial outlines the process of citing theses and dissertations as per the sixteenth edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. It covers both online and print sources, detailing the citation format for notes and bibliographies. The video emphasizes the correct order of author's name, thesis title, degree type, university, year, and page numbers, and also addresses how to include URLs or database names for online sources. It concludes with guidance on finding citation information on the thesis title page and directs viewers to the library's resources for further assistance.

Takeaways

• 📚 The video explains citation methods according to the 16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.
• 🎓 'Thesis' and 'dissertation' refer to works for master's and doctoral degrees, respectively, and are cited similarly.
• 📝 Citations in notes start with the author's name, followed by the title in quotes, degree type, 'dissertation', university, and year.
• 🔍 For print versions, include the page number where the original quotation is found.
• 🌐 For online versions, add a comma after the page number and include the URL if accessed freely, or the database name if accessed through a library.
• 📈 Examples are provided to illustrate the correct format for both notes and bibliographies.
• 📏 Note citations are indented with the first line, and subsequent lines aligned left.
• 🔗 URLs in citations are not hyperlinked or underlined.
• 📘 If a database provides an ID number, it can be included in brackets after the database name.
• 📑 In bibliographies, the author's last name comes first, with different punctuation rules and no brackets around publication info.
• 📖 The first line of each bibliography citation is aligned left, with subsequent lines indented.
• 🔑 All necessary information for citation can be found on the title page of the thesis or dissertation, whether in print or online.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the video?

The video explains how to cite theses and dissertations according to the sixteenth edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.

Are the terms 'theses' and 'dissertations' used interchangeably in the video?

Yes, the terms 'theses' and 'dissertations' are used interchangeably in the video, and they are cited in the same way.

What are the types of works the video discusses citing?

The video discusses citing works completed for master's and doctoral degrees.

How should the author's name be presented in the citation according to the video?

In the citation, the author's name should be presented first, followed by a comma.

What should be included after the author's name in the citation?

After the author's name, the title of the thesis or dissertation in quotation marks, followed by a comma, should be included.

How should the type of degree be indicated in the citation?

The type of degree should be indicated in brackets after the title, for example, 'Master's thesis' or 'Ph.D. dissertation'.

What information is required after indicating the type of degree in the citation?

After the type of degree, the university and the year the thesis or dissertation was completed should be included.

How should the page number be presented in the citation for a print version?

For a print version, the page number where the reader can find the original quotation should be placed after the university and year, and the citation ends there.

What additional information is needed for citing an online thesis or dissertation accessed for free on the internet?

For an online thesis or dissertation accessed for free, after the page number, the URL should be added.

What should be done if the thesis or dissertation is accessed through a library website?

If accessed through a library website, the name of the database should be added instead of the URL, for example, ProQuest.

How should the citation appear in the bibliography according to the video?

In the bibliography, the author's last name should come first, and there are differences in punctuation compared to the notes. There are no brackets around the publication information, and the first line is aligned left with the following lines indented.

Where can all the necessary information for citation be found according to the video?

All the necessary information for citation can be found on the title page of the thesis or dissertation, whether using a print or online version.

What additional resources are mentioned in the video for more information on notes and bibliography style?

The video mentions other videos and the Mun library's website for the Chicago style guide and the option to chat live with library staff for more information.