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.

Outlines

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📚 Citing Theses and Dissertations in Chicago Style

This paragraph outlines the process of citing theses and dissertations according to the sixteenth edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. It explains that theses and dissertations, which refer to works completed for master's and doctoral degrees, are cited similarly. The script demonstrates how to cite both online and print versions in notes and bibliographies, emphasizing the correct use of punctuation and formatting. It details the structure of a citation, starting with the author's name, the title within quotation marks, the degree type in brackets, and publication information including the university and year of completion. For online sources, it includes instructions for adding URLs or database names. The paragraph also provides examples of how citations appear in notes and bibliographies, highlighting the differences in punctuation and alignment. Finally, it advises where to find the necessary citation information on the title page of theses or dissertations and directs viewers to additional resources for learning about note and bibliography styles.

Keywords

💡Theses and Dissertations

Theses and dissertations refer to academic works completed as part of master's and doctoral degree programs, respectively. In the context of the video, they are mentioned as documents that need to be cited in academic writing. The terms are often used interchangeably and are cited similarly according to the Chicago Manual of Style.

💡Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style is a comprehensive style guide used for academic writing and publishing. In this video, the 16th edition is referenced as the standard for citing theses and dissertations. It provides rules on formatting citations in notes and bibliographies.

💡Citation

A citation is a reference to a source used in academic writing. The video explains how to properly cite theses and dissertations in both notes and bibliographies according to the Chicago Manual of Style, including the necessary punctuation and formatting.

💡Notes and Bibliographies

Notes and bibliographies are two key components of academic writing. Notes are short references placed at the bottom of the page or the end of the text, while bibliographies are comprehensive lists of all sources referenced in the paper. The video details how to format citations differently in notes versus bibliographies.

💡Author’s Name

The author’s name is the first piece of information in a citation. The video highlights the correct placement and punctuation of the author’s name in citations for both notes and bibliographies, with an emphasis on the differences between the two formats.

💡Title of the Thesis or Dissertation

The title of the thesis or dissertation is placed in quotation marks within a citation. The video stresses the importance of accurately quoting the title and positioning it correctly in the citation format for both notes and bibliographies.

💡Type of Degree

The type of degree, such as 'Master’s thesis' or 'PhD dissertation,' is specified in brackets after the title in a citation. This information helps identify the level of the academic work being referenced. The video guides on where to place this detail in the citation.

💡University and Year

The university where the thesis or dissertation was completed and the year of completion are included in the citation. The video instructs on the placement of this information within the citation and highlights the differences in formatting between notes and bibliographies.

💡URL and Database Name

For online theses and dissertations, the URL or the name of the database (e.g., ProQuest) from which the document was accessed is included in the citation. The video explains how to correctly format these elements in a citation, depending on whether the document was accessed for free online or through a database.

💡Title Page

The title page of a thesis or dissertation contains essential information such as the title, author, type of degree, university, and year. The video advises viewers to refer to the title page when gathering details for creating citations, whether for online or print versions.

Highlights

The video explains citation of theses and dissertations according to the 16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style.

The terms 'theses' and 'dissertations' are used interchangeably for works completed for master's and doctoral degrees.

Citation format is demonstrated for both online and print theses or dissertations in notes and bibliographies.

Punctuation in examples is emphasized in red for clarity.

Author's name is followed by the title of the thesis or dissertation in quotation marks.

Degree type is indicated in brackets after the title.

The university and year of completion are included in the citation.

Page numbers are necessary for locating the original quotation.

For online sources, include the URL if accessed freely on the internet.

If accessed through a library, add the name of the database used.

Examples show proper indentation and alignment in notes.

Bibliography citations differ in punctuation and lack brackets around publication info.

Author's last name should be listed first in the bibliography.

Identification numbers from databases can be included in citations.

All citation information can be found on the title page of the thesis or dissertation.

The video encourages viewers to check the Mun library's website for the Chicago style guide and live chat with staff.

The video provides a comprehensive guide on citing theses and dissertations in the Chicago style.

Transcripts

this video explains how to cite theses

and dissertations according to the

sixteenth edition of the Chicago Manual

of style theses and dissertations refer

to works completed for master's and

doctoral degrees the terms are often

used interchangeably and they are cited

in the same way I'll show you how to

cite online and print theses or

dissertations in both your notes and in

your bibliographies at the end of your

paper in these examples all punctuation

is in red for emphasis in your actual

paper all font would be black in your

note start with the author's name

followed by a comma then in quotation

marks the title of the theses or

dissertation followed by a comma in

brackets indicate the type of degree for

example master's thesis or PhD and the

abbreviation for dissertation and the

university and the year it was completed

outside the bracket place a comma

followed by the page number where the

reader can find the original quotation

if you read a print version of the

thesis or dissertation you would end

there for the online thesis or

dissertation place a comma after the

page number and if you access it free on

the internet add the URL if you access

through the library website add the name

of the database to use instead for

example ProQuest here are two completed

examples notice how in your note the

first line of each citation is indented

and the following lines are aligned left

also notice that the URL is not

hyperlinked or underlined if the

database provides an identification

number you can include it in brackets

after the database name next let's look

at how that information would look in

your bibliography in your bibliography

put the author's last name first there

are also differences in punctuation in

some places where you used a comma in

the note you use a period in the

bibliography and there are no brackets

around the publication information in

your bibliography the first line of each

citation is aligned left and the

following lines are indented but where

do you find all that information

everything you need is on the title page

of the thesis or dissertation whether

you're using a print or online version

you can easily find the title and author

type of degree University and the year

on the title page for more information

about notes bibliography style check out

other videos or visit the Mun library's

website for our Chicago style guide and

chat live with library staff thanks for

watching

you