Chicago citation style

Chicago citation style is mostly used in non-scholarly publications. Arrange each item alphabetically by author's name. In case no author is given, start with the title and then the date.

Citing a book in Chicago bibliography format

Author last name, first name, and Last2 First2. (Year). Title of the book. Place of publication: publisher.

Citing a journal article in Chicago reference format

Last name, first name. Year. Title of the article. Title of periodical volume: page-page.

Citing a web-site in Chicago citation style

Last name, first name. Year. Title of article. Name of website. http://www.website.info/directory/page.ext (accessed Month day, Year).

Sample Chicago bibliography

Priestley, Sean and Neely, Adaline. 2008. Chicago Bibliography Sample. http://newavessays.com/tutorials/bibliography-formats/chicago/ (accessed September 15, 2008).