Free Chicago PDF Citation Generator
Generate accurate Chicago style citations for PDFs, government reports, white papers, and research documents. Supports Author-Date and Notes-Bibliography formats.
Chicago Report Citation Formats
Report (Author-Date):
Author/Organization. Year. Report Title. Place: Publisher. URL.
Government Report:
Agency. Year. Title. City: Government Publisher. URL.
Chicago PDF Citation Examples
Government Report - Author-Date
In-text: (US Department of Education 2024)
Government Report - Notes-Bibliography
In-text: ¹
Research Report
In-text: (Smith and Johnson 2024)
White Paper
In-text: (McKinsey & Company 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a PDF report in Chicago style?
Cite based on the document type. Include author/organization, title in italics, place, publisher, year, and URL. Example: Smith, John. Report Title. Chicago: Publisher, 2024. https://example.com/report.
How do I cite a government report in Chicago style?
Use the government body as author. Example: United States Department of Education. National Assessment Results. Washington, DC: Government Publishing Office, 2024. https://ed.gov/report.
Should I include "PDF" in my Chicago citation?
Generally no. Chicago style focuses on content type, not file format. Cite the document as what it is (report, white paper, etc.) rather than as a PDF.
How do I cite a white paper in Chicago style?
Treat it as a report. Include author/organization, title in italics, publisher, year, and URL. Some styles treat white papers like books with organization as author.
What if the report has no author?
Use the publishing organization as author. If that's unclear, you can begin with the title. In Notes-Bibliography, adjust the footnote format accordingly.
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