Chicago Style is widely used in the humanities, particularly in history and the arts. Proper citation is crucial in academic writing, ensuring that sources are credited and allowing readers to locate the original materials. Below are three diverse examples of how to cite books in Chicago Style, each tailored to different contexts.
In an academic research paper focusing on historical events, you may want to cite a single-author book that provides in-depth analysis.
The complete citation would appear as follows:
Smith, John. The History of the American Civil War. New York: HarperCollins, 2020.
In this example, the author’s name is followed by the title of the book in italics, the place of publication, the publisher, and the year of publication. This format helps readers quickly identify the source and locate it if needed.
Notes: Ensure to use a hanging indent for the bibliography entry. If you reference this work in your text, you could use a footnote like this:
When conducting a literature review, you may come across an edited volume that compiles various essays on a specific topic. Citing such a book requires acknowledging the editor.
The citation would be formatted as follows:
Doe, Jane, ed. Modern Perspectives on Education Reform. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2018.
Here, the editor’s name is listed first, followed by