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Chicago Style Sample Research Paper

Formatting and Sample Paper

The formatting guidelines listed on this page, provide general best practices for formatting your work using the Chicago style. Detailed information about formatting your title page , using quotes and signal phrases , and creating a bibliography , can be found by navigating to various sub-pages of this "Formatting Your Paper" page.

Learning how to correctly format your research paper into Chicago style can seem overwhelming, especially if the style is new to you. One of the best ways to help visualize what your paper needs to look like is by checking out an example of a paper that has already been formatted correctly.

View this  sample Chicago style research paper   ( notes and bibliography/humanities system ) from Purdue OWL for examples on how to format:

  • A title page
  • Headers and page numbers
  • A bibliography

For a sample paper in the Chicago author/date style , visit the "Author/Date (Scientific) System" page in this guide.

Paragraphs and Spacing

The first line of all new paragraphs should begin with an indent . You can use either the tab key or your word processor's indentation tool to make your indentations–just be sure to be consistent and use the same process throughout your paper.

Your paper should be double spaced throughout its main body , with the following exceptions: 

  • Block quotations , table titles , and figure captions should be single-spaced . 
  • ​An extra line of space should be inserted both before and after a block quotation. 

Entries in the bibliography and footnotes/ endnotes are single spaced within entries , but double-spaced between entries (unless your instructor prefers double-spacing throughout).​

Footnotes and Endnotes

  • Notes can be either  footnotes   (placed at the  foot   (bottom) of the same page  as the referenced text) or  endnotes   (listed on a  separate sheet at the end  of the essay, before the bibliography).
  • Other than placement in your document, footnotes and endnotes are  structured in exactly the same way .
  • Notes are  numbered consecutively  throughout the paper. Most word processing programs (such as MS Word) handle footnotes automatically.
  • Follow your instructors’ directions when deciding whether to use footnotes or endnotes.

To insert a footnote in a Microsoft Word document:

  • Place the cursor after the text you want to cite.
  • Click on the " References "   tab.
  • In the " Footnotes " section , click on the " In sert Footnote " button.
  • A superscript number 1 will appear after the text you want to cite.
  • A superscript number 1 will also appear at the bottom of page.
  • At the bottom of the page next to the superscript number, enter the citation information for your resource (see the citation examples in this guide for how to create footnotes).
  • Repeat these steps to insert and consecutively number your footnotes.

Some instructors may ask you to use endnotes, instead of footnotes. For information on inserting endnotes, see the  Microsoft Office Tutorial .

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

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

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Are you working on a Chicago style project but struggling with the question, “just what is it?!”

Fear not, this post will walk you through Chicago style basics.

What Is Chicago Style?

The Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS) is a comprehensive style guide primarily used by professional writers, publishers, and researchers. It covers various forms of writing, including books, journals, magazines, and other publications. It’s often the go-to style for publishers and editors. CMoS is also known for its emphasis on scholarly writing and is suitable for a wide range of disciplines, including history, literature, the arts, and social sciences.

However, there’s an important distinction between Chicago style and Turabian style , which is essentially a simplified version of CMoS used in scholarly writing. Turabian omits some of the complexities and focuses on the needs of academic writers, especially those in the humanities and social sciences.

With either style, it’s essential to consult the relevant edition of the style guide specified by your institution or publication: either The Chicago Manual of Style or A Manual for Writers by Kate L. Turabian (currently in its ninth edition).

How Are Chicago Style Citations Formatted?

CMoS emphasizes two primary documentation systems : the notes and bibliography system (often used in the humanities) and the author–date system (preferred in the sciences and social sciences). When formatting a CMoS/Turabian paper, you’ll need to adhere to the guidelines associated with your chosen documentation system.

Notes and Bibliography System:

●  In this system, you’ll use footnotes or endnotes to cite sources within the text.

●  A corresponding bibliography is included at the end of the paper, listing all sources in alphabetical order.

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●  Citations typically include author names, titles, publication details, and page numbers.

Author–Date System:

●  In the author–date system, you’ll incorporate in-text citations within parentheses.

●  A reference list is included at the end of the document, providing full details for each cited source.

●  Citations include author’s last names, publication year, and page numbers (if applicable).

What Does Turabian Style Formatting Look Like?

A well-structured Turabian Style paper should adhere to the following formatting guidelines :

  •   Title page : Include the title of your paper, your name, the course name/number, instructor’s name, and the date on a separate page, starting a third of the page down. Alternatively, write the title on the first page.
  •   Margins : Apply one-inch margins on all sides.
  • Indentation and spacing : Indent paragraphs and double-space the main text.
  • Font : Use a legible 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman).
  • Page numbers : Number all pages consecutively in the top right corner, starting with the first page. Alternatively, page numbers may be placed at the bottom center of the page.
  • Headings and subheadings : Use headline-style capitalization for headings and subheadings, with different levels distinguished.
  • Footnotes or in-text citations: Implement your chosen citation system consistently throughout the paper.
  • Bibliography or reference list : Include a comprehensive list of all sources used, following Chicago style citation guidelines for your chosen system.

How Should I Choose Which Chicago Style Documentation to Use?

It’s crucial to find out which specific CMoS system is preferred by your institution, publisher, or field of study. Always consult your assignment guidelines or style manual to determine whether you should use the notes and bibliography system or the author–date system. This choice will significantly impact how you format your citations and references.

Remember that mastering CMoS takes practice. By following these guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to crafting polished, professionally formatted papers that meet the expectations of your academic or professional audience.

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How to Format Your Research Paper

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  • How Do I Format My Class Paper in Chicago Style? If your instructor has specific requirements for the format of your research paper, check with them before preparing your final draft. The most common formatting is presented here.

Things to know before you begin:

  • Font:  Times New Roman  
  • Font Size:  12 point
  • Margins:  1 inch
  • Paragraphs: All paragraphs should be indented.
  • Spacing: All of the text in the body of your paper should be double-spaced.

Typical Chicago style papers have three sections:

  • Bibliography

See the tabs below for a breakdown of how each portion should be formatted.

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Below you will find an example of an accurately formatted CMOS paper. 

  • Sample Paper Chicago Style - PDF Click here to see a sample of an accurately formatted CMOS paper.
  • Sample Paper Chicago Style - Word Click here to see a sample of an accurately formatted CMOS paper.

Sample of an accurately formatted Chicago Manual of Style title page

  • Your title should be centered and place a third of the way down the page. Use Times New Roman 12-point font.
  • Capitalize all the words in your title. If there is a subtitle, place it on the second line.
  • Place your course name first, then your name, then the due date of the paper. This should be double-spaced and placed in the bottom third of your paper. 

Sample of an accurately formatted Chicago Manual of Style main body page

  • Start the body of your paper on the first line of a new page.
  • Insert the page number in the top right corner of the page using the header function.
  • CMS uses footnotes. Place the footnote after any punctuation. Each number must have an entry at the bottom of the page.

Sample of an accurately formatted Chicago Manual of Style Bibliography

  • Center the word "Bibliography" on the first line of a new page.
  • Your citations should be alphabetical.
  • Each entry is single-spaced with one blank line separating entries.
  • Be sure to use a hanging indent for any citations that require more than one line.

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  • Footnotes This page gives a brief description of what they are, where to find information on when and how to properly use them, and also video tutorials on how to create them.
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Using Word to Format Your Paper

The video below gives you step-by-step instructions for using Word to format your paper.

Please note: Your teacher is the final authority for how you should format your paper. For example, Chicago Manual of Style  provides for variations in where you place the page numbers for your paper. Turabian recommends that you pick a format and use if consistently. Therefore, the video may show you some style variations that you will not use in your paper.

Margins:  Should be set at no less than 1" and no greater than 1.5" on all four edges of the page

Font:  Uniform typeface and font size. 12 point, roman, proportional serif font (such as Times or Palatino). Except for footnotes  which should be in a smaller font (usually 10 pt.)

Line-spacing: Double-space throughout the paper, except for the following items which should be single-spaced

  • block quotations
  • table titles and figure captions

The following items should be single-spaced internally but with a blank line between items:

  • certain elements in the front matter, including the table of contents and any lists of figures, tables, and abbreviations
  • footnotes or endnotes
  • bibliographies or reference lists

Paragraphs and indentation:  Indent all paragraphs consistently. Use tabs rather than spaces for indentation, columns of text, and other content requiring consistent alignment. Block quotations have their own rules for indentation, depending on whether they are prose or poetry.

Page numbers:  Page numbers begin in the header of the first page of text with Arabic number 1.  Do not number the title page. Page numbers are usually placed in one of three locations. Choose one of these locations and follow it consistently:

  • centered in the  footer (at the bottom of the page),
  • centered in the  header (at the top of the page), or
  • flush right in the header. 

For more details check out these paper guidelines:

  • General CMS Guidelines From the OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue

Title Page 

Class papers will either include a title page or will include the title on the first page of the text. Use the following guidelines to format your title page if your paper includes one:   

  • The title should be centered a third of the way down the page.  
  • Your name and class information should follow several lines later.  
  • For subtitles, end the title line with a colon and place the subtitle on the line below the title.

This is the text of your paper.

  • Titles mentioned in the text, notes, or bibliography are capitalized "headline-style," meaning first words of titles and subtitles and any important words thereafter should be capitalized.
  • Titles in the text as well as in notes and bibliographies are treated with quotation marks or italics based on the type of work they name.
  • A prose quotation of 5 or more lines should be "blocked." Block quotations are single spaced and use no quotation marks, but leave an extra space before and after. Indent the entire quotation .5".
  • Label this page Bibliography (for the notes and bibliography system).
  • Label this page References  (for the author-date system).
  • Leave two blank lines between "Bibliography" or "References" and your first entry.
  • Leave one blank line between remaining entries.
  • Use "and" not "&" for multiple author entries.
  • Write out publishers' names in full.
  • If there is no publication date of a  printed work, use the abbreviation "n.d."
  • Do not use access dates unless publication dates are unavailable.
  • Provide DOIs instead of URLs whenever possible.
  • Note numbers should begin with “1” and follow consecutively throughout your paper.
  • Chicago has an optional system of five heading levels. Usually only used for longer papers.

Tables and Figures

  • If you have any

To see what your paper should look like, check out these sample papers with built-in instructions .

  • Sample Paper (with built-in instructions) Example of a paper written using the Notes and Bibliography system. From the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
  • Sample Paper (with built-in instructions) Example of a paper written using the Author-Date References system. From the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
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Note-- This paper is written using the footnote/endnote style. The same general formatting rules apply to the author/date format.  

General Formatting

  • 1" margins on all four sides
  • Times New Roman; 12 pt. font
  • Block quotes
  • Table Titles
  • Figure Captions
  • Use a 1/2” indent for paragraph beginnings, block quotes and bibliographic indents.
  • Bibliographic and notation entries should be single spaced internally, but contain a space between each entry.
  • Page numbers should be placed in the header of the first page of text, beginning with number 1. Continue your page numbers till the end of your bibliography.
  • Longer publications should use Subheadings.
  • Cover/Title page
  • Body of the paper
  • Appendix (if needed)
  • Endnotes (if using endnote style)

Bibliography

Title/Cover Page

  • ​Center the title of your page around half-way down.
  • If your paper has a subtitle, end the title line with a colon and place the subtitle on the next line.
  • Center your name directly under the title.
  • Center your teacher’s name, course title, and date, in three separate lines, directly underneath your name.
  • Do not bold, underline, or otherwise decorate your title.
  • Do not put a page number on your cover page and do not include it in your page count total.

Names and Numbers

  • Use the full name of any person or agency the first time you reference them in a paper. For agencies, include the acronym in parentheses after the full name when first used, e.g. Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA). After that, you may choose to use only a person’s last name, or agency acronym.
  • Write out any numbers lower than 100.

  Footnotes/Endnotes

  • Footnotes will always appear at the bottom of the page where the reference occurs and endnotes go on a separate page after the body of the paper.
  • Place the note number at the end of the sentence in which the reference occurs and after any punctuation; remember to superscript it.
  • If using endnotes, title the top of the first page as ‘Notes’ in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Do not embolden the title.
  • All notes should be typed in 12pt font using Times New Roman.
  • Within the notes themselves, numbers are full-sized, and are followed by a period.
  • Indent the first line of any footnote 1/2” from the margin. Other lines will be flushed left (this formatting is opposite of the bibliography).
  • Notes should be typed using single-space, but different notes should contain a space between them.
  • Only use Arabic numerals, not Roman.
  • Never reuse a number.
  • Use a shortened citation for sources you refer to more than once.
  • If citing multiple sources in a single note, separate each citation with a semicolon.
  • Never use two note numbers at the end of a sentence (see above).
  • If citing the same work again immediately after you've already cited it, use ibid .
  • The bibliography should start on a new page, and be titled ‘Bibliography’ at the top in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Do not embolden the title.
  • Use proper formatting for each type of source and always using a hanging indent. The first line of the citation will begin on the margin, subsequent lines are indented (opposite of a footnote/endnote).
  • The bibliography must be ordered alphabetically.
  • Entries should be typed single-space with a blank line between each separate citation.
  • If you have multiple bibliographic entries from the same author, it is acceptable to use what is called the ‘3-em’ dash to replace the name of the content creators. For Example:

Judt, Tony.  A Grand Illusion ?  An Essay on Europe. New York: Hill and Wang, 1996.

—.  Reappraisals: Reflections on the Forgotten Twentieth Century. New York: Penguin Press, 2008.

—, ed.  Resistance and Revolution in Mediterranean Europe, 1939-1948. New York: Routledge, 1989.

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At Duquesne University, Chicago style is the preferred citation format for the History and Theology Departments, as well as the Center for Global Health Ethics.

Note: The above departments typically uses the "Notes and Bibliography" format of Chicago style, not the "Author Date" format.

What is Chicago Style?

Chicago Style was created by the University of Chicago. It is a set of rules for formatting publications, including research papers.

In Chicago style, you must cite sources that you have quoted, paraphrased, or otherwise used to write your research paper. Cite your sources in two places

  • In the body of your paper where you add a footnote  (which appears in the footer at the bottom of the page)
  • In the bibliography  at the end of your paper.
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Commonly Used Terms

Access Date:  The date you first look at a source. The access date is added to the end of citations for all websites except library databases.

Bibliography: Contains details on ALL the sources cited in a text or essay, and supports your research and/or premise.

Citation: Details about one cited source.

Citing: The process of acknowledging the sources of your information and ideas.

Footnote: Details about one source that you cited in the text of your paper, which appears in the footer at the bottom of the page.

Paraphrasing: Taking information that you have read and putting it into your own words.

Plagiarism: Taking, using, and passing off as your own, the ideas or words of another.

Quoting: The copying of words of text originally published elsewhere. Direct quotations generally appear in quotation marks and end with a citation.

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The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) presents two basic documentation systems: (1) notes and bibliography and (2) author-date. Choosing between the two often depends on what your professor requests. Here is an explanation of the differences: 

Notes and Bibliography: Commonly used in the humanities ,  sources are cited in numbered footnotes or endnotes. Each note corresponds to a raised (superscript) number in the text. Sources are also usually listed in a separate bibliography.

Author-date: Commonly used in the sciences and social sciences ,  sources are briefly cited in the text, usually in parentheses, by author’s last name and year of publication. Each in-text citation matches up with an entry in a reference list, where full bibliographic information is provided.

Turabian style  follows the CMOS patterns of documentation with slight modifications suited toward student texts.

 Please check out the Chicago 17th Template & Paper Sample tab for a template of each style! 

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Assignment Guidelines and/or Rubric : What is required in the assignment or how the assignment will be graded. Read these before searching. The assignment guidelines/rubric will tell you what limits to apply and what type of research material you need to use in the assignment. Refer back to the assignment guidelines/rubric frequently. 

Full Text : Allows you to read the complete article 

Peer Reviewed : Finds articles that have gone through a peer review process prior to publication, which indicates quality research. May also be called scholarly articles or refereed articles. 

Publication Date : Allows you to limit a search by date range. Read your assignment guidelines to determine if you need to use this limit. May need to go to the Advanced Search in a database to find this limit. 

Advanced Search : Allows you to add additional limits not found on the Basic Search page

Permalink : A stable link that lets you return to that page. When searching in the databases, look for a permalink to save the page. Saving the link at the top of the page or bookmarking the page will not  work, and you could lose your resource(s). 

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  1. Chicago Style Format for Papers

    When writing a paper in Chicago style, these are the guidelines to follow; for the sake of simplicity, the term "Chicago" is used here. To automatically generate accurate Chicago references, you can use Scribbr's free Chicago Citation Generator: Chicago Citation Generator. To apply Chicago format: Use a standard font like 12 pt. Times New ...

  2. Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition

    For examples of how these citation styles work in research papers, consult our sample papers: Author-Date Sample Paper. NB Sample Paper. In addition to consulting The Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition) for more information, students may also find it useful to consult Kate L. Turabian's Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and ...

  3. General Format

    Since The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is primarily intended as a style guide for published works rather than class papers, these guidelines will be supplemented with information from, Kate L. Turabian's Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (8th ed.), which is largely based on CMOS with some slight alterations.

  4. Formatting Your Paper

    Formatting and Sample Paper. The formatting guidelines listed on this page, provide general best practices for formatting your work using the Chicago style. Detailed information about formatting your title page, using quotes and signal phrases, and creating a bibliography, can be found by navigating to various sub-pages of this "Formatting Your Paper" page.

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

    Title page: Include the title of your paper, your name, the course name/number, instructor's name, and the date on a separate page, starting a third of the page down. Alternatively, write the title on the first page. Margins: Apply one-inch margins on all sides. Indentation and spacing: Indent paragraphs and double-space the main text.

  6. Chicago Paper Format

    This Purdue OWL citation guide will help you in citing your sources in the Chicago Manual of Style commonly used to cite sources within the area of history. You can find written and video instructions with examples on how to format your citations. Click on the title above to see more...

  7. Turabian Student Paper-Formatting Tip Sheets

    Official Chicago style, in easy-to-use, printable PDF paper-writing tip sheets for students, teachers, and librarians. Guidelines are per Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (9th ed.) and are fully compatible with The Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.). [Important: Directions from your teacher ...

  8. Chicago Style

    CMOS Style Workshop. This workshop provides an overview of citation practices in the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and where to find help with different CMOS resources on the OWL. It provides an annotated list of links to all of our CMOS materials as well as a general CMOS overview.

  9. Turabian Home Page

    An introduction to Chicago-style formatting and citation generation, the manual aids students in clear writing, citing, and research practice. At the heart of Turabian is the idea that, no matter the format, the foundations of good research remain the same: to do it carefully, present it clearly and accurately, and follow academic standards for ...

  10. Research Guides: Ready, Set, Cite (Chicago): Formatting the Paper

    The video below gives you step-by-step instructions for using Word to format your paper. Please note: Your teacher is the final authority for how you should format your paper. For example, Chicago Manual of Style provides for variations in where you place the page numbers for your paper. Turabian recommends that you pick a format and use if ...

  11. Chicago Research Paper Formatting

    Official Chicago style, in easy-to-use, printable PDF paper-writing tip sheets for students, teachers, and librarians. Guidelines are per Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (9th ed.) and are fully compatible with The Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.).

  12. LibGuides: Chicago Style Guide, for 17th Edition: Paper Formatting

    Note-- This paper is written using the footnote/endnote style. The same general formatting rules apply to the author/date format. General Formatting. 1" margins on all four sides. Times New Roman; 12 pt. font. Text should be double-spaced, with the exception of: Block quotes. Table Titles. Figure Captions.

  13. Chicago Style (17th Edition): Introduction

    Chicago Style was created by the University of Chicago. It is a set of rules for formatting publications, including research papers. In Chicago style, you must cite sources that you have quoted, paraphrased, or otherwise used to write your research paper. Cite your sources in two places. In the body of your paper where you add a footnote (which ...

  14. Chicago Style Paper: Standard Format and Rules

    To write a paper in Chicago style, you follow the formatting guidelines laid out by the Chicago Manual of Style. This means you include 1-inch margins on all sides, double space, use justified left text, and indent new paragraphs. Chicago style also recommends the use of Time New Roman 12 pt. font.

  15. Home

    The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) presents two basic documentation systems: (1) notes and bibliography and (2) author-date. Choosing between the two often depends on what your professor requests. Here is an explanation of the differences: Notes and Bibliography: Commonly used in the humanities, sources are cited in numbered footnotes or endnotes.

  16. PDF SAMPLE CHICAGO STYLE PAPER

    SAMPLE CHICAGO STYLE PAPER John Doe History 2010 Dr. Johnson July 11, 2013 . ... especially history. Specific guidelines for formatting a paper in Chicago Style are outlined in manuals such as the 16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style, ... or the Research Assistance Desk in the Woodward library on campus. Good luck . Doe 5 with your writing!

  17. Research Paper Format: APA, MLA, & Chicago Style

    The general guidelines of the Chicago format are similar to those of the MLA and APA research paper formats, with minor differences. Here are the key points to remember about the Chicago paper format: Use double spacing for the main text. Use single spacing for block quotes, table titles, and figure captions.

  18. CMOS NB Sample Paper

    CMOS NB Sample Paper. This resource contains the Notes and Bibliography (NB) sample paper for the Chicago Manual of Style 17 th edition. To download the sample paper, click this link.

  19. CHICAGO RESEARCH PAPER

    Your Chicago-style research paper should have the following components: 1. Chicago-style title page. 2. The body of the paper with correct margins, in-text citations, etc. 3. Endnotes or footnotes. 4. Bibliography . Paper-Formatting Tip Sheets (Margins, Title page, Citations, Crafting a paper & more)

  20. Citing a Journal Article in Chicago Style

    To cite an online journal article in Chicago notes and bibliography style, list the author's name, the title of the article, the journal name, volume, issue, and publication date, the page range on which the article appears, and a DOI or URL. For an article accessed in print, follow the same format and simply omit the DOI or URL.