Referencing of Chicago 16th Edition

CHICAGO AUTHOR-DATE

(16th edition) REFERENCING

Last updated May 2014

Referencing Guide to Chicago Author-Date 16th Edition

This brief guide is primarily for students writing assignments at Curtin University, not for those publishing

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using the Chicago Author-Date 16 ed. style.

If you are publishing using the Chicago Author-Date 16th ed. style, please consult the Chicago Manual of Style:

The Chicago Manual of Style. 2010. 16th ed. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.

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The Chicago Manual of Style Online (16 ed.) is also available via the Library catalogue.

Guide contents

Overview:

Reference Examples:

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What is Referencing?

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Books (Print & Online)

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Why Reference?

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Journals (Print & Online)

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Steps Involved in Referencing

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World Wide Web

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Elements of a Reference

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Government Publications

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Sample Reference List

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Other Sources

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Reference Types for EndNote X7

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Authors Citing Other Authors

It is very important that you check your Department or School's assignment guide as some details, such as

punctuation, may vary from the guidelines provided in this guide. You may be penalised for not conforming to

your School's requirements.

All referencing queries should be addressed to the appropriate lecturer or supervisor.

Academic integrity and plagiarism

Plagiarism breaches academic integrity and is a serious accusation in academia. Make sure you avoid plagiarism

by referencing your sources.

Refer to the Curtin University student booklet Academic Integrity: Student Guidelines for Avoiding Plagiarism for

definitions and University policies relating to academic integrity and plagiarism.

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What is Referencing?

Referencing is a standardised method of acknowledging sources of information and ideas that you have used in

your assignment in a way that uniquely identifies their source. Direct quotations, facts and figures, as well as

ideas and...