FAQ: How do I cite a journal article in Chicago Style?
-
Browse:
- All
-
Topics
- 7Academic Integrity & Plagiarism
- 66Academic Support, Writing Help, & Presentation Help
- 23Access/Remote Access
- 7Accessibility
- 6Archives
- 10Building/Facilities
- 6Career/Job Information
- 22Circulation
- 152Citing Sources
- 14Copyright
- 300Databases
- 21Directions/Location
- 34Ebooks
- 19Faculty Resources/Needs
- 7Hours/Contacts
- 2Innovation Lab & Makerspace/3D Printing
- 25Interlibrary Loan
- 40IT/Computer/Printing Support
- 27Library Book Search
- 3Library Instruction
- 33Library Technology Help
- 4Multimedia
- 16Online Programs
- 21Periodicals
- 22Policies
- 7RefWorks/Citation Managers
- 4Research Guides (LibGuides)
- 205Research Help
- 3Reserves
- 22University Services
- 3Website
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2025
Views: 3603
Notes and Bibliography
Print Article by a Single Author
General Format
2. AuthorFirstName AuthorLastName, “Title of Article,” Title of Journal vol#, no. # (Date): page(s).
For Example
2. Benjamin Lindquist, “The Art of Text-to-Speech,” Critical Inquiry 50, no. 2 (2023): 230.
Shortened Notes
10. Lindquist, “Text-to-Speech,” 231–32.
Corresponding Bibliography Entry
Lindquist, Benjamin. “The Art of Text-to-Speech.” Critical Inquiry 50, no. 2 (2023): 225–51.
Electronic Article by a Single Author
General Format
3. AuthorFirstName AuthorLastName, “Title of Article,” Title of Journal vol#, no. # (Date): page(s), DOI/StableURL.
For Example
3. Emily L. Dittmar. “Temporal Variation in Selection Influences Microgeographic Local Adaptation,” American Naturalist 202, no. 4 (2023): 480, https://doi.org/10.1086/725865.
Shortened Notes
10. Dittmar, “Temporal Variation,” 480.
Corresponding Bibliography Entry
Dittmar, Emily L.. “Temporal Variation in Selection Influences Microgeographic Local Adaptation.” American Naturalist 202, no. 4 (2023): 471–85. https://doi.org/10.1086/725865.
For more information, including how to cite journals by multiple authors please visit the Notes & Bibliography section on Books in the Chicago Style Guide.
More Information
- Citation Quick Guide This link opens in a new window (Chicago Manual of Style)
- Chicago Style Guide (Shapiro Library)
Disclaimer
This information is intended to be a guideline. Please check with your instructor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.
Was this helpful? 1 0
About FAQs
About FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are a self-serve option for users to search and find answers to their questions.
Use the search box above to type your question to search for an answer or browse existing FAQs by group, topic, etc.