Chicago Style

Overview

Chicago Style is a comprehensive writing and citation format used in history, literature, and the humanities. It offers two citation systems: Notes-Bibliography and Author-Date.

Usage

When to Use Chicago Style

• History papers and research
• Literature and humanities
• Professional publishing
• Art history and cultural studies

Key Features

• Footnotes or endnotes for citations
• Bibliography or reference list
• Flexible formatting options
• Emphasis on readability

Examples

Notes-Bibliography System

1. John Smith, "Article Title," Journal Name 45, no. 2 (2020): 123.
2. Mary Johnson, Book Title (City: Publisher, 2019), 45.

Author-Date System

(Smith 2020, 123)
(Johnson 2019, 45)

History

First published in 1906, the Chicago Manual of Style has been the authoritative guide for American English usage and publishing. The 17th edition (2017) reflects modern digital publishing practices.