Chicago 17th EditionJournal Article

How to Cite a Journal Article in Chicago Style

Master Chicago style journal citations with our guide. Examples for print and online articles with DOIs.

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Chicago Journal Article Format

Template

Last, First. "Article Title." Journal Name Volume, no. Issue (Year): Pages. DOI or URL.

Example

Reference List Entry

Smith, John. "The Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture." Environmental Studies Quarterly 45, no. 2 (2023): 112-134. https://doi.org/10.1000/example.

In-Text Citation

(Smith 2023, 120)

Source Details

Author
Smith, John
Title
The Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture
Site
Environmental Studies Quarterly
Year
2023
Pages
112-134
URL
https://doi.org/10.1000/example

Formatting Tips

  • Put article titles in quotation marks
  • Italicize journal names
  • Include DOI when available
  • Use volume and issue numbers

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Italicizing article titles instead of journal names
  • Omitting the DOI when available
  • Forgetting issue numbers
  • Not including page ranges

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Gather source information

    Collect all required information for your journal article: author names, title, publication date, URL or DOI, and other relevant details.

  2. 2

    Format author names

    In Chicago, author names are formatted with last name first, followed by initials or full first name depending on the style requirements.

  3. 3

    Structure the citation

    Arrange the elements in the correct Chicago order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.

  4. 4

    Apply formatting rules

    Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to Chicago 17th Edition guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to include the DOI in Chicago style?

Yes, include the DOI when available. Format it as a URL: https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

How do I cite an online-only journal article?

Include the URL or DOI. If no page numbers exist, you may omit them or use paragraph numbers if available.

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