

Use the following guidelines to format your title page if your paper includes one:

Line-spacing: Double-space throughout the paper, except for the following items which should be single-spaced Except for footnotes which should be in a smaller font (usually 10 pt.) 12 point, roman, proportional serif font (such as Times or Palatino). For help with the Author-Date format, see the resources listed in the "Author-Date" tab of this guide.Margins: Should be set at no less than 1" and no greater than 1.5" on all four edges of the pageįont: Uniform typeface and font size. Note: This guide will focus mostly on the Notes and Bibliography format. This guide contains examples of common citation formats (in Chicago style) and resources for additional information about using Chicago style. Uses in-text/parenthetical citations to identify sources as they show up in the text, a References list, and options to supplement with footnotes and endnotes.Often used in social sciences (with many similarities to APA Style).Uses footnotes, endnotes, and a bibliography for citations.The Chicago Manual of Style is currently on the 17th edition. Student papers often use additional guidelines from Turabian’s Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Chicago Style for Students and Researchers). The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is a writing and citation style commonly used in the arts and humanities, especially literature, history, and performing arts (such as music).
