Citing - How to Cite in Chicago/Turabian Style: A Three Minute Tutorial

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8 Sept 201402:52

Summary

TLDRThis tutorial offers a quick guide to citing sources in Chicago/Turabian style. It covers inserting numeric endnote markers in a paper, formatting endnotes with author's details, resource title, publication info, and page number. The tutorial also explains the need to add a bibliography listing each source once, highlighting differences between endnotes and bibliography entries. It encourages viewers to visit the Chicago/Turabian web page for comprehensive rules and formatting.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Citing sources is a crucial part of writing a research paper.
  • 📝 Use Microsoft Word to insert numeric endnote markers in your paper.
  • 🔢 Always use Arabic numerals for endnote markers, not Roman numerals.
  • 📚 Endnotes should include the author's name, title in italics, publication info, and page number.
  • 📖 The order and formatting of citation details are important and vary by source type.
  • 🔗 Further resources are available for different source types like magazines and websites.
  • ✍️ Continue writing your paper, adding endnote markers and corresponding details.
  • 📑 After writing, compile a bibliography listing each source once, with its own set of rules.
  • 📋 Note the differences between endnotes and bibliography entries, such as note numbers and name order.
  • 📚 Ensure accuracy in your citations by following specific Chicago/Turabian style rules.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the tutorial presented by Chris?

    -The purpose of the tutorial is to provide a quick guide on how to cite sources in Chicago/Turabian Style for research papers.

  • What is the first step in citing a source according to the tutorial?

    -The first step is to insert a numeric endnote marker within the paper whenever you want to cite a source.

  • How can you insert an endnote marker using Microsoft Word?

    -You can click 'Insert Endnote' on the 'References' tab in Microsoft Word to insert a marker.

  • What type of numerals should be used for the endnote markers?

    -Arabic numerals should be used for the endnote markers, not Roman numerals.

  • What information must be included in an endnote according to the Chicago/Turabian Style?

    -An endnote must include the endnote number, author's first and last name, title of the resource in italics, publication information in brackets, and the page number where the cited information was found.

  • Are there differences in citation details for different types of sources like magazines or websites?

    -Yes, while the general pattern of citation details is similar, there are key differences and exceptions for different types of sources.

  • What is the purpose of providing a link to further resources at the end of the tutorial?

    -The link to further resources is provided to help users with the specifics of citing different source types and understanding formatting differences.

  • What should you do when adding new information to your paper in terms of citations?

    -When adding new information, you should insert endnote markers where needed and provide corresponding endnotes at the end of the paper, even if it's the same source as a previous endnote.

  • Why is it necessary to add a bibliography after finishing the writing of a research paper?

    -A bibliography is necessary to list each source once, providing a comprehensive reference list for readers to consult.

  • What are some of the differences between an endnote and a bibliography entry as mentioned in the tutorial?

    -Differences include the presence of a note number, the order of the author's name, and the use of commas and periods.

  • What is the final advice given by Chris regarding learning the rules for different source types and formatting?

    -Chris advises that users should visit the Chicago/Turabian web page for more information to learn all the rules and formatting differences.

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