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Chicago Referencing – Conference Papers (Footnotes)

Secretly, academic conferences are just massive parties. Academics gather to drink, dance and do various...

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Chicago Referencing – Newspapers (Footnotes)

While not a standard academic source, you can cite newspapers in an essay. But you...

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Chicago Referencing – Citing an Edited Book (Footnotes)

Previously, we’ve discussed citing an edited book with Chicago’s author–date citations. But a different version...

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MS Word Tips: How to Add Footnotes

Knowing how to create footnotes is essential for academic and professional writing, as it provides...

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How to Write and Format a Chicago Style Paper [With Examples]

Are you working on a Chicago style project but struggling with the question, “just what...

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How to Write and Format a Chicago Style Paper [With Examples]

Are you working on a Chicago style project but struggling with the question, “just what...

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3-minute read

How to Write and Format a Chicago Style Paper [With Examples]

Are you working on a Chicago style project but struggling with the question, “just what...

3-minute read

How to Write and Format a Chicago Style Paper [With Examples]

Are you working on a Chicago style project but struggling with the question, “just what...

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Referencing Translated Sources (APA, MLA, and Chicago) [Updated 2023]

If you’re citing a translated source in your research paper or essay, it’s important to...

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How to Capitalize a Book’s Title in a Citation (APA, MLA, and Chicago)

A properly capitalized reference list that is aligned with your style guide is a vital...

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Chicago Referencing – How to Cite a Book

The Chicago Manual of Style actually sets out rules for two separate citation styles: in-text...

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Should Footnote Markers Go After the Punctuation?

Writers—especially students and researchers—use footnotes to provide extra information without interrupting the flow of ideas...

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