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Chicago Manual of Style: Information for those Using Notes & Bibliography

Basic guide to citing sources using Chicago Manual of Style guidelines.

Looking for something specific in the Chicago Manual of Style?

If you are looking for something specific just type it in the grey search box on the upper right hand corner of the Chicago Manual of Style online. This makes looking for specific examples super easy!

When Using the Notes & Bibliography Version of the CMS

Consult the 14th chapter of the Chicago Manual of Style

 

Chapter 14 of the Chicago Manual of Style

The online version of the Chicago Manual of Style makes it easy to find what you're looking for to format  your bibliography and your footnotes or endnotes. 

Chicago Manual of Style Sample Notes

Remember that notes may be shortened and accompanied by a bibliography or have all the citation information included in the note. Texts that include all the citation information for every source in the notes may not be accompanied by a bibliography. You should consult your professor about their preferences.  

Example of a long note from the Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition

Example of a short note from the Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition