As with most citation systems, Chicago referencing requires you to list all cited sources at the end of your document. However, this differs slightly depending on the system you’re using:
These are similar in practice, but make sure you know which version you need before finalizing the list of references in your document. And to help you get this right, we’ve compiled some key information on how to format a bibliography or reference list in Chicago referencing below.
When using the Chicago footnote system, you will list all cited sources in a bibliography at the end of your document. The main rules for formatting a Chicago bibliography are:
As with any reference list, though, the most important factors are:
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The format for a reference list in Chicago author-date referencing is essentially the same as above. However, there are a few differences:
Except for these differences, use the format for a bibliography set out above.
You can find out more about referencing different source types in Chicago referencing on this blog. And whatever you’re citing, make sure to have your work proofread by the experts! We can make sure your referencing is clear, error free, and consistent throughout each document you write.
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