This page provides instructions and examples for citing periodicals in both the notes-bibliography and author-date systems in the Chicago Manual of Style. The sources are organized in alphabetical order for ease of reference.
Journal Articles
Journal articles are scholarly articles published in academic journals. They often include a volume and issue number.
Notes-Bibliography System
- Bibliography Entry: Author’s Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal Volume Number, no. Issue Number (Year): Page Range. URL or DOI.
- First Footnote: 1. Emily Jones, “Coral Reefs and Climate Adaptation,” Marine Biology Journal 35, no. 2 (2018): 123-140, http://www.example.com/article.
- Subsequent Footnotes: 2. Jones, “Coral Reefs and Climate Adaptation.”
Author-Date System
- In-Text Citation: (Jones 2018)
- Reference List Entry: Jones, Emily. 2018. “Coral Reefs and Climate Adaptation.” Marine Biology Journal 35 (2): 123-140. http://www.example.com/article.
Magazine Articles
Magazine articles are generally less scholarly and more accessible to the general public. They often include a specific date rather than a volume or issue number.
Notes-Bibliography System
- Bibliography Entry: Author’s Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Magazine, Month Day, Year.
- First Footnote: 1. John Smith, “The Future of Marine Conservation,” National Geographic, March 15, 2021.
- Subsequent Footnotes: 2. Smith, “The Future of Marine Conservation.”
Author-Date System
- In-Text Citation: (Smith 2021)
- Reference List Entry: Smith, John. 2021. “The Future of Marine Conservation.” National Geographic, March 15.
Newspapers
Newspaper articles are often cited with specific dates and do not typically include volume or issue numbers.
Notes-Bibliography System
- Bibliography Entry: Author’s Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Newspaper, Month Day, Year.
- First Footnote: 1. Jane Doe, “Rising Sea Levels Threaten Coastal Cities,” The New York Times, April 10, 2021.
- Subsequent Footnotes: 2. Doe, “Rising Sea Levels Threaten Coastal Cities.”
Author-Date System
- In-Text Citation: (Doe 2021)
- Reference List Entry: Doe, Jane. 2021. “Rising Sea Levels Threaten Coastal Cities.” The New York Times, April 10.
Reviews
Reviews of books, films, or other works can appear in various periodicals, including journals, magazines, and newspapers.
Notes-Bibliography System
- Bibliography Entry: Reviewer’s Last Name, First Name. “Title of Review.” Review of Title of Work, by Author’s First Name Last Name. Title of Periodical, Month Day, Year.
- First Footnote: 1. Michael Brown, “A Deep Dive into Marine Conservation,” review of Oceans in Peril, by Sarah Green, Environmental Studies Review, June 5, 2020.
- Subsequent Footnotes: 2. Brown, “A Deep Dive into Marine Conservation.”
Author-Date System
- In-Text Citation: (Brown 2020)
- Reference List Entry: Brown, Michael. 2020. “A Deep Dive into Marine Conservation.” Review of Oceans in Peril, by Sarah Green. Environmental Studies Review, June 5.
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