Chicago (Notes-Bibliography) Style: How to Cite Theses and Dissertations
Summary
TLDRThis 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
📚 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.
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Keywords
💡Theses and Dissertations
💡Chicago Manual of Style
💡Citation
💡Notes and Bibliographies
💡Author’s Name
💡Title of the Thesis or Dissertation
💡Type of Degree
💡University and Year
💡URL and Database Name
💡Title Page
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
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