A complete guide to Chicago citation can be found in the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) online.

You might also hear people refer to Turabian style when talking about Chicago style. Turabian is the student version of the CMOS. It is named after Kate L. Turabian, author of A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. While citation styles are pretty much the same in both, the Turabian manual provides more examples and guidance for student writers while the CMOS addresses the publication process.

As you continue throughout your college experience, refer to the Chicago Manual of Style or the Turabian manual to help you with your Chicago style citations.

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