Citation FAQ

What do I call the page(s) with all of my resources listed in alphabetical order?

Bibliography (for notes-bibliography style)

References (for author-date style)

Should my citations be single or double spaced?

Single spaced with double space in between each citation

Do I capitalize the first letter of all of the words in the title in my citation?
Capitalize the first letter of the first and last words of the title and subtitle and all major words (proper nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives). Coordinating conjunctions like and, or, for, of, the do not need to be capitalized unless it is the first word in the title.

How do I format block quotes?
If you choose to use a quote that is five lines or longer, you will need to format it as a block quote. Block quotes should be single spaced, with a blank line above and below the quote. No quotations are needed around the quote, and the entire quote should be indented one inch from the left margin.

Is there a difference between footnotes and end notes?
The only difference between footnotes and end notes is where they appear in a paper. Footnotes should appear (in numerical order) in the footer section of paper pages, while end notes should be placed as a complete, running list at the end of the paper. Both use the same formatting, and examples can be found under "notes" in each section of the Turabian guide.

What font should I use?
In general, unless otherwise specified by your instructor, 12 pt Times New Roman is the preferred font for papers.

What font size should notes be?
Notes should be typed in 10 pt font.

Should my URLs and/or DOIs be hyperlinked in my notes and bibliography?
No, remove hyperlinks from URLs and DOIs in both notes and the bibliography.

How do I format names with particles like de, le, von, etc. in my bibliography?

Retain author's original capitalization and alphabetize by particle (if considered part of the surname by original language).