So You Need to Cite a Chapter in Chicago Style? Don't Panic, It's Not Brain Surgery (Unless You're Citing a Medical Textbook)
Referencing can feel like a mystical art sometimes, especially when you're dealing with the specific quirks of different styles. Fear not, fellow scholar! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Chicago citations, specifically for that one super interesting chapter you just devoured.
Breaking It Down: Author Has the Spotlight (Single-Author Edition)
Let's say you found knowledge gold in a book with a single author. Here's how to shine a light on their work in your Chicago bibliography:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. "Chapter Title." In Book Title: Subtitle, page range. Place of publication: Publisher, Year.
For Example: Smith, John. "The History of the Spork." In Utensils: A Culinary Adventure, 123-145. New York: Forklore Press, 2023.**
Easy, right? Now, let's spice things up...
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Edited Book Edition)
Ah, the edited book. A beautiful tapestry woven by multiple brilliant minds. Here's how to credit the chapter author and the book's editorial mastermind:
- Chapter Author's Last Name, First Name. "Chapter Title." In Book Title: Subtitle, edited by Editor's First Name Last Name, page range. Place of publication: Publisher, Year.
For Example: Williams, Mary. "The Art of Leftover Magic." In The Frugal Chef's Companion, edited by Martha Stewart, 25-42. Chicago: Budget Bites Books, 2022.**
Nailed it! Now, let's get into those footnotes...
Short and Sweet in the Notes
While your bibliography is like a fancy dinner party with all the details, your notes are a casual hangout. Here's how to keep it concise:
- Author's Last Name, "Shortened Chapter Title (if needed)," page number(s).
For Example: Williams, "Leftover Magic," 30.
See? Short, sweet, and to the point.
Remember:
- Keep your quotation marks and italics in check.
- Don't forget those glorious page numbers!
With this knowledge in your back pocket, you'll be a Chicago citation champion in no time. Now, go forth and reference responsibly (and maybe reward yourself with a celebratory sporkful of ice cream!).
