Turbian Style Guide

What is it?

Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996.

Where can I find a copy?

• Perkins Reference Desk LB2369 .T8 1996

• Lilly Ready Reference LB2369 .T8 1996

• Perkins stacks

• Music

• Divinity, Ford, Law, Medical Center

Who should use it?

• Students whose professors require Turabian

• Undergraduates in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences

• Note: Turabian is designed to complement the Chicago Manual of Style but be simpler and easier for undergraduates to use.

How to cite works in the body of your paper using the Turabian style:

Turabian style uses footnotes to cite quotes, paraphrases, etc., within the text of your paper. Footnotes are listed at the bottom of the page, numbered with the numerals written in superscript (11 Twain, Mark). Note that when using footnotes, the first line of the citation is indented 5 spaces. Endnotes are listed at the end of the paper, preceded by a regular typed numeral, followed by a period (1. Twain, Mark). Examples.

How to cite works in the Bibliography at the end of your paper using Turabian:

Turabian style includes a complete list of all works cited in the bibliography at the end of the paper. Each footnote in the text should refer to a work in the bibliography. Each kind of work is cited in its own way; for details, see the Examples.

Have more questions?

For electronic sources, try the University of Alberta's Guide to Citation. For government documents, see the University of Memphis' Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications. For other areas not covered by these 'how to' pages, try Turabian's Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, available at the Perkins and Lilly Reference Desks. If you have further questions, consult the Reference Desks at Perkins or Lilly Libraries